Munter named August Employee of the Month
Emma Munter, a registered nurse at UnityPoint Clinic Kenyon Road — Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, was named the August Employee of the Month at UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge. Munter was nominated by Jenny Condon, an advanced registered nurse practitioner in Pulmonology and Sleep ...
Back on the big stage
A lot can happen in 365 days. Jason Drew can attest to that. On Aug. 17, 2025, the Fort Dodge father walked onto the Iowa State Fair Grandstand stage wearing shorts, a ball cap and absolutely no expectation that anyone outside his family would remember his name. He had been plucked from the ...
News of Record: Aug. 29, 2026
Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday First degree harassment — Jeremy A. York, 38, 1021 First Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 4, no contact order issued. Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Jeremy A. York, 38, 1021 First Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 4, no contact order issued. Assault — Jeremy A. York, 38, 1021 First Ave. N., pre-trial conference set for Sept. 24. Sex offender registration violation, first offense — Joseph M. Nelson, 35, Dayton, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 4. No valid drivers license — Tracy L. ...
Falling bricks result in penalty for owner
A Fort Dodge woman had a close call about a year ago when bricks fell from a First Avenue South building just seconds after she drove past it. This week, a magistrate ordered the owner of the building at 1520 First Ave. S. to pay a $750 civil penalty plus court costs for violating the ...
FDIC data: Strong banks support Iowa’s economy
According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. data released Tuesday, the banking industry finished the second quarter in a strong position with widespread, robust loan growth for several consecutive quarters. Iowa banks reported loan growth, stable deposits and a healthy loan-to-deposit ratio to support local economies. “Despite ongoing inflationary pressure, Iowa’s banking industry remained strong through the first half of 2026,” said Adam Gregg, Iowa Bankers Association president and chief executive officer. “The strength of Iowa banks is directly tied to the strength of Iowa ...