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News of Record: March 19, 2026

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Man pleads guilty to meth, gun charges LAKE CITY — A Lake City man accused of helping to deal about 4 pounds of methamphetamine has pleaded guilty to federal drug and gun charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa reported. Clayton Brown, 34, pleaded guilty ...

Pheasants Forever to have Webster County banquet

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By ERIC PRATT sports@messengernews.net A night of fun, fellowship and fundraising is on tap for the Webster County Chapter of Pheasants Forever this Saturday. The group’s 41st annual banquet takes place at the Webster County Ag Center on the Webster County Fairgrounds. Banquet Chairman ...

FDCSD, Kandiland team up

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A new partnership between the Fort Dodge Community School District and a local daycare provider will keep preschoolers safe and occupied before and after their classes. Parents will have the option of having their children stay at the Kandiland Daycare Center before and after their classes ...

News of Record: March 18, 2026

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Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A fight was reported in the 10 block of North Seventh Street. A traffic sign problem was reported at 10th Avenue North and 24th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 900 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle accident was reported in the 2900 block ...