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Unique art for a cause

Looking for a Christmas gift that's guaranteed to get a laugh while supporting a great cause? The Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association (FDFAA) is bringing back its annual Poorly Drawn Portrait Fundraiser, giving the community a chance to turn their favorite photographs into one-of-a-kind works of questionable art. For a $25 donation, participants can submit a photograph of a person, pet, family, or just about anything they can dream up and receive their very own Poorly Drawn Portrait as a digital download. The catch? You never know who will draw your picture. You might get one of ...

News of Record: Nov. 5, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A burglary was reported in the 300 block of North Ninth Street. A vehicle struck an animal at Sixth Avenue Northwest and Fifth Street Northwest. An assault was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported at 1 Triton Circle. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 1400 block of A Street West. A theft was reported in the 2800 block of Third Avenue South. An assault was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road. An open door or window was reported in the 10 block of North 17th Street. Juvenile problems ...

From our files: November 2011

Land O’Lakes building gets new owner

The big building on Eighth Avenue South that was once the local office of Land O’Lakes will soon be a place where race cars will be stored and the administrative work for a local race track will be done. The Better Way Project on Wednesday announced the sale of the building to Jeff ...

From our files: November 2011

News of Record: Nov. 4, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Failure to appear for pre-trial hearing — Rodney D. Mrozek Jr., 45, 1644 Eighth Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Credit card fraud under $10,000, minor victim — Rodney D. Mrozek Jr., 45, 1644 Eighth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 13, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Estevan Loera Orozco, 21, Lakeside, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Adonais A. Villatoro Villatoro, 29, Grand island, Nebraska, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Barbara A. Dudley, 44, 14 Johnson Place, ...