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Joking around for the pets

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A night of laughter with two comedians will benefit the dogs and cats cared for by the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa. Five Points Events presents Comedy for a Cause on Jan. 24 featuring comedian Willie Farrell and comedy magician Jonathan May. Doors will open for the show ...

IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season

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The Internal Revenue Service announced Jan. 26 as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions. Taxpayers have until April 15 to file ...

Grant will help new truckers get on the road

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Iowa Central Community College will be able to provide more scholarships to people seeking a commercial drivers license thanks to a newly awarded federal grant. The college received a $70,000 Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Training grant. The grant was announced by U.S. Sen. Charles ...

News of Record: Jan. 9, 2026

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Two hurt in Highway 20 pileup MOORLAND — Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 20 in Webster County Thursday evening. The crash was reported at 5:27 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near Hayes Avenue. One of the vehicles was a semitrailer that ended up in the ...

Carbon monoxide incident sends two to hospital

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Two people were taken to the hospital Thursday morning after being exposed to a high level of carbon monoxide in a Fort Dodge house. The Fire Department was called to 1021 S. 25th St. at 10:34 a.m. Capt. Jeff Hill said firefighters found a high level of carbon monoxide in the house. He said ...

Go and Do: Jan. 9, 2026

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Around the area WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, is holding Drop-In Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY at the library. There will be a come-and-go activity available for kids and families. This Saturday’s activity is magic snowflakes. WEBSTER CITY — Kendall ...