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News of Record: Jan. 22, 2026
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Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A fight was reported in the 1200 block of Second Avenue North. A disabled vehicle was reported at 1 Museum Road. An open door or window was reported in the 10 block of North 21st Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 900 block of South 17th ...
First Covenant donates van to Youth For Christ
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EMS council again puts Otho on hold
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The Otho Fire Department is still looking for a way to receive ambulance funding from a voter-approved tax for emergency medical services. The department is slated to receive $10,000, just like all of the other volunteer fire departments that provide care before an ambulance arrives. But ...
Larson, Meyer support eminent domain ban
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A ban on the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines was approved by the Iowa House of Representatives Wednesday, with the support of lawmakers serving Webster County. The bill passed on a 64-28 vote, with seven representatives absent or not voting. State representatives Wendy ...
Co2 pipeline conundrum
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Carbon dioxide pipelines remain a pressing issue in the Iowa legislature. A pair of bills have been introduced in the Senate, one of which is designed to advance a pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions without making the use of eminent domain necessary to acquire land. State Sen. ...