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News of Record: Feb. 26, 2026

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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Brent Nelson, 28, Rinard, further proceedings to be scheduled. Violation of probation — Tanner L. Knight, 33, 2216 Sixth Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while license ...

Surgery center fund drive exceeds goal

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UnityPoint Health – Trinity Foundation has announced it has exceeded its Surgical Excellence, The Future Looks Bright capital campaign goal of $3 million. Trinity Foundation committed $10 million toward the total surgical renovation and expansion project cost of $39.8 million, investing ...

School funding bill to help with transport costs

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Area school districts that transport students over long distances will benefit from a funding bill that was just passed by the legislature, according to state Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink. The Fort Dodge Republican said the bill shifts “several million dollars” from urban school districts to ...

News of record: Feb. 25, 2026

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Police log FORT DODGE Monday Water problems were reported at Second Avenue North and 16th Street. A theft was reported in the 300 block of South Eighth Street. A vehicle accident was reported at Central Avenue and 15th Street. A disabled vehicle was reported at 22nd Street and 10th ...

Farnhamville, Stratford sharing agreements approved

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The Webster County Supervisors approved sharing agreements with the Reading-Cedar fire and ambulance service in Farnhamville and Stratford Fire Department on Tuesday. The agreements for Farnhamville and Stratford will allow the departments to draw EMS funding directly from the county instead ...