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The Kayser Family: knitted together by love
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WEBSTER CITY — It's 4,200 miles from Webster City to Balestrand, Norway, but that’s never been a barrier to the Kayser family. There’s a simple, one-word explanation: it’s all about family. Jon’s grandfather, Frederick, came from Norway to Iowa in 1883, settling in Buffalo ...
From our files: March 2011
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News of Record: March 13, 2026
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Man enters guilty plea in FD gunfire case A man charged with firing a couple of gunshots in a Fort Dodge neighborhood last December has pleaded guilty to some of the charges filed against him, according to court records. Miguel A. Vazquez, 23, of Fort Dodge, received a suspended jail ...
Secretary Naig, Iowa 4-H, Iowa FFA announce statewide tree planting initiative
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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, in collaboration with Iowa 4-H and Iowa FFA, announced a statewide tree planting initiative in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The youth-driven initiative aims to plant 250 trees across Iowa in 2026, connecting students with the state’s ...
Go and Do: March 13, 2026
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In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Kiwanis Pancake Day will be held from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. SATURDAY at the Community Christian School gym, 2406 9 1/2 Ave. S. Cost for adults is $8, and $3 for ages 12 and under. Menu includes beverage, sausage and pancakes. Drive-thru available. FORT DODGE — ...