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Man pleads guilty in Kossuth Co. pursuit

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ALGONA — A man who led law enforcement officers on a vehicle pursuit in northern Kossuth County in January has entered a guilty plea that will apparently spare him from prison, according to court records. Jose L. Renteria, 41, of Lakota, pleaded guilty to eluding, second or subsequent ...

Meyer to seek reelection

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State Rep. Ann Meyer has filed her nominating petitions to run for a fifth term this year. The Fort Dodge Republican said that during her first four terms she has produced legislative successes and has been responsive to the needs of constituents. “I think we’re doing good things in the ...

An unexpected stage

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Linus Areblad came to Iowa Central Community College from Sweden for the school’s competitive swimming program, but an unexpected opportunity pulled him out of the pool and onto the stage, where he recently made his theater debut in “The Prince of Egypt.” Areblad, a 21-year-old ...

Property tax talk fills forum

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Iowa lawmakers have been talking about doing something with property taxes since the legislative session began in early January. Now the state Senate is getting ready to advance a proposal. State Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R-Fort Dodge, said during an Eggs and Issues forum Saturday that he ...