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News of Record: Nov. 11, 2026

News of record November 12, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Fifth degree theft — Brianna L. Lind, 23, 734 28th Ave. N., pre-trial conference set for Dec. 17. Police Log FORT DODGE MONDAY A hit and run accident was reported in the 1300 block of First Avenue North. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 700 block of South 17th Street. A vehicle struck an animal at U.S. Highway 169 and 21st Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 600 block of North 16th Street. Juvenile problems were reported in the 800 block of North 25th Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 400 ...

FD senator gets leadership post

Local News November 12, 2026

Webster City resident was a Tuskegee Airman

Local News November 12, 2026

WEBSTER CITY — When it came time to serve his country during World War II, Maurice V. Esters looked to the sky. The late Webster City man enlisted in the Army Air Force and became one of the Tuskegee Airmen, America's first black fighter pilots. He was one of 12 Iowans to be part of that ...

Fort Dodge community honors its veterans

Local News November 12, 2026

Members of the Fort Dodge community came together Wednesday morning to honor those who could accurately be called the true heroes in their midst. Those people often have old uniforms hanging in the closet and framed displays of patches and medals in their living rooms. They are veterans ...

Kraayenbrink elected Senate president pro tempore

Local News November 10, 2026

State Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R- Fort Dodge, was elected as Senate president pro tempore for the 92nd General Assembly by his colleagues. In that role, he will preside over the Senate when the Senate president is absent. “For the last couple years, I have been proud to serve my caucus as an assistant majority leader and help ensure the success of Iowa Senate Republicans,” said Kraayenbrink. “I’m honored my colleagues elected me as president pro tempore and to continue help leading this caucus throughout the next general assembly.” Kraayenbrink was first elected to the Iowa ...

Iowa National Guard unveils Hall of Honor

Local News November 10, 2026

JOHNSTON — As Iowans prepare to observe Veterans Day, the Iowa National Guard is sharing a new tribute to 22 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their state and nation since Sept. 11, 2001. The Hall of Honor, located inside Joint Force Headquarters in Johnston, was formally dedicated Oct. 22 during a private ceremony attended by Gold Star families, Iowa National Guard leadership and distinguished guests. The permanent exhibit features a display case, banners, and 22 individual plaques displaying the photographs and names of Iowa National Guard ...