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‘Practical Magic’ Movie Night coming to Fort Dodge Public Library

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Get ready for a little magic, mystery, and sisterhood at the Fort Dodge Public Library’s "Practical Magic" Movie Night at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the library 424 Central Ave. Join us for a special screening of the beloved 1998 film “Practical Magic,” starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, two witches navigating family, love, and a little bit of supernatural trouble. This is the perfect chance to revisit the magic of the Owens sisters before the long awaited “Practical Magic 2” hits the big screen. The program is free and open to the ...

Sups vote to install stop signs on 320th St.

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The Webster County Supervisors voted to install stop signs on 320th Street Tuesday. According to Webster County Engineer Jamie Johll, the stop signs are meant to slow increased traffic on the north-south roads by the POET ethanol plant. “This is a farm-to-market road,” said ...

News of Record: Aug. 26, 2026

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Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A fight was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 1500 block of Third Avenue Northwest. A suspicious person was reported at First Avenue South and 18th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A nuisance was reported in the 1300 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle accident was reported at 1 Triton Circle. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A civil dispute was reported in the 900 block of South 17th Street. A ...

Coalville house destroyed by fire

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COALVILLE — A Coalville home was destroyed by a fire early Monday morning that rekindled Tuesday afternoon. No one was injured in either fire at 23928 237th Ave. A family of four and three dogs were left homeless by the blaze. The American Red Cross found the family temporary housing in ...

School resource officer agreement approved

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A Fort Dodge police officer will remain on the beat in local public schools thanks to an agreement approved Monday by the City Council. The council unanimously OK’d an agreement with the Fort Dodge Community School District that provides for a school resource officer. Under the terms of ...

A new year, a new hope

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The first day of school presents hope, optimism and change for those attending St. Edmond Catholic School. In the middle school levels, that means a brand-new structure designed to provide better learning for all. “We are very excited about the ’26-’27 school year and what lies ahead ...