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Doodle Bugs invade Webster City for 40th year

WEBSTER CITY — For the 40th year, Webster City invites the Doodle Bug Club of America to take their scooters out of garages, storage units and backyards to travel to the town where it all began. Webster City. Gerald Huisman, president of the club which has members from all over the ...

Naig talks market, water quality

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said he will continue to push for better markets for Iowa farmers and improved water quality in the state if voters return him to office in November. And during a visit to Fort Dodge Tuesday, the Republican said he will seek to expand a program that ...

Man arrested for crashing car into FD house

A Fort Dodge man is accused of getting into an occupied car, driving it away and crashing it into a house Monday night, according to court records. Police reported that Nolan N. Olson was drunk at the time. And while no one was injured in the crash, one officer suffered a minor injury while taking Olson into custody. Olson, 29, of 1015 Fifth Ave. N. was arrested Monday night and charged with: • Second degree burglary • econd degree theft • Operating while under the influence, second offense • Interference with official acts, bodily injury • Failure to maintain ...

New FDPD officer is on the job

Carter Koffman was introduced as the newest member of the Fort Dodge Police Department during Monday evening’s City Council meeting. He earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. He most recently worked in the Civil Commitment Unit at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute in Cherokee. Monday was his first day on the job in Fort Dodge.

Conrad named city attorney

Neven Conrad will once again be a regular presence at Fort Dodge City Council meetings. The former councilman was appointed city attorney Monday evening by a unanimous vote of the council. “Welcome back Neven,” Mayor Dave Flattery said. “Glad to have you.” He replaces Mark ...