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News of Record: Feb. 20, 2026

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Police Log FORT DODGE Wednesday A fight was reported in the 100 block of North 10th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 700 block of Second Street Northwest. A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of Prospect Avenue. A suspicious person was reported in the ...

Larson, Meyer support school funding bill

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The Iowa House of Representatives on Thursday approved an additional $105 million for the state’s school districts. State representatives Wendy Larson, R-Odebolt and Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge, voted for the bill. The House bill provides a 2 percent increase in State Supplemental Aid to ...

Health care bills from Meyer clear funnel

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Three health care measures introduced by state Rep. Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge, survived Thursday’s legislative deadline called the funnel and are eligible for future debate. Two of those bills would make it illegal for insurance companies to require their approval, sometimes called ...

Go and Do: Feb. 20, 2026

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Around the area WEBSTER CITY — The Hamilton County Speedway Association will hold its 24th annual Chili Supper on SATURDAY. This event will include hot laps at 5 p.m., the supper at 6 p.m. and auction at 7 p.m. The $10 admission includes the supper, voting rights and a $5 raffle ticket. ...

Performing the arts

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To get better on stage, it takes practice and work. The Fort Dodge Senior High School Large Group speech participants did exactly that and recently received honors for their work throughout the season. First, a district meet was held and then groups advanced to state, where selections ...