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Rockwell City woman killed in Missouri crash

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A Rockwell City woman was killed and her husband was seriously injured in a fiery crash on a Missouri highway on Saturday. Two other women were also killed in the collision. Vicki Harper, 76, of Rockwell City, died, according to published reports and family acquaintances. Her husband, ...

Threat prompts security measures at Algona schools

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ALGONA — Bishop Garrigan High School received a phone call at about 11:48 a.m. Wednesday from an unidentified male who said he planned to come to the school with a gun, according to a statement on the Algona city government web site. The school immediately began lockdown procedures at ...

Veterans prepare for Honor Flight return

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When the 28th edition of the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight takes off on May 26, a woman who hid her military service from her family will be one of the honored guests aboard. Vicki O’Tool will be aboard the plane with her husband, fellow Navy veteran Larry O’Tool. The couple from ...

Make It OK event is Thursday on the City Square

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Community Health Center of Fort Dodge invites the public to participate in a Make It OK event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. This event is part of the Make It OK campaign through Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative, a statewide effort focused on reducing stigma surrounding mental ...

News of Record: May 13, 2026

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Police Log FORT DODGE Monday An animal complaint was reported in the 1600 block of Triton Drive. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 1100 block of Avenue B. A welfare check was conducted at 10th Avenue North and 20th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of ...