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Two farms, one heritage

MANSON — Side by side along Iowa Highway 7 in Calhoun County lie Calmer Farms — two farms with a rich history dating back more than 150 years. The Calmer family describes them as “working farms” — a place where everyone pitches in to do what’s needed to ensure the farms’ success ...

Deputies probe shooting report

One person was apparently shot Wednesday night in Webster County and an investigation is underway. The shooting was reported at about 8:30 p.m. at Lizard Creek Ranch, 1762 Johnson Ave. That location is the former Rabiner Boys Ranch just west of Fort Dodge. One person was taken by ambulance to UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. Later, a second ambulance was called to the scene to transport another patient, but that individual apparently did not have a gunshot wound. Webster County sheriff’s deputies were on the scene late into Wednesday night, conducting the ...

Shooting under investigation in Webster County

One person was apparently shot Wednesday night in Webster County. The shooting was reported at about 8:30 p.m. at Lizard Creek Ranch, 1762 Johnson Ave. One person was transported to UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center by ambulance. The situation remains under investigation by the Webster County Sheriff's Office.

Rezoning hearing exposes development divide

Questions about what would be built on nearly 64 acres surrounding Marker 126 divided speakers at a two-hour public hearing Tuesday, with corporate representatives urging approval of the rezoning request and neighboring residents urging the Webster County Board of Supervisors to reject ...

News of Record: Oct. 7, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A welfare check was conducted in the 900 block of Kenyon Road. A vehicle struck an animal at Fifth Avenue South and 13th Street. An escape was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 2600 block of Fourth Avenue North. A hit and run accident was reported in the 700 block of North 13th Street. A burglary was reported in the 400 block of North Eighth Street. A hit and run accident was reported in the 2000 block of North 26th Street. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon ...