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News of record: May 16, 2026

News of record

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Violation of probation — Lynn D. Thomas, 61, Barnum, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Javion L. Davis, 29, 1425 Eighth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for June 4. Reckless driving — Javion L. Davis, 29, 1425 ...

Summerfest to bring live music to downtown FD

Local News

Local media company Beachlight Productions and The Better Way Project announce the inaugural Fort Dodge Summerfest, a two-day community event to be held in downtown Fort Dodge May 29-30. Fort Dodge Summerfest will include a series of live music performances, a full carnival presented by Scott ...

EMS open houses planned for next week

News Brief

Emergency medical services providers throughout Webster County will hold a series of open houses next week. These events are being held so that the public can meet their local providers, see their buildings and equipment, and learn more about the services. Here is the schedule of open houses. ...

A CARING CONNECTION

Local Business

Compassion, kindness and a genuine connection with patients earned Ian Wellik, a nurse at the Van Diest Family Health Clinic, the 2026 Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses Wednesday afternoon during a special presentation in the Van Diest Medical Center clinic board room. Wellik was one of ...

$1 million awarded to Fort Dodge Regional Airport

Local News

The Fort Dodge Regional Airport will receive some updates paid for in part by a federal grant announced Friday afternoon. The airport will receive $1 million to support terminal modernization, according to an announcement from U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, a Republican. According to ...