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Man pinned by falling tree trunk

A man was taken to the hospital after a large tree trunk fell on him, pinning his right arm. The incident happened at about 2:41 p.m. Wednesday on a steep hill between North Seventh Street and Exposition Drive. The man was freed during a 13-minute rescue operation and was taken to UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center.

News of Record: Sept. 16, 2011

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Child endangerment, bodily injury — Amanda N. Klusman, 34, 621 N. 15th St., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 25, no contact order issued. Second degree burglary — Nolan N. Olson, 29, 1015 Fifth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 25, no contact order issued. Second degree theft — Nolan N. Olson, 29, 1015 Fifth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 25, no contact order issued. Operating while under the influence, second offense — Nolan N. Olson, 29, 1015 Fifth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. ...

Taking Center Stage with Amelia Stephan

Building and creating on stage is something Amelia Stephan has enjoyed doing and it’s also her life’s pursuit. The senior has enjoyed her three-plus years at Fort Dodge Senior High School and is desiring to pursue a career in architecture as her college career path will begin at Iowa State University in the College of Design. Being an architect has been a goal of Stephan’s since she talked to The Messenger in the fourth grade. “One of my goals for the future is to be an architect,” Stephan told The Messenger as a fourth grader. “I know that I'm going to have to work hard ...

Doodle Bugs invade Webster City for 40th year

WEBSTER CITY — For the 40th year, Webster City invites the Doodle Bug Club of America to take their scooters out of garages, storage units and backyards to travel to the town where it all began. Webster City. Gerald Huisman, president of the club which has members from all over the ...

Naig talks market, water quality

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said he will continue to push for better markets for Iowa farmers and improved water quality in the state if voters return him to office in November. And during a visit to Fort Dodge Tuesday, the Republican said he will seek to expand a program that ...