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Go and Do: March 20, 2026

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In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. TODAY at Holy Trinity Parish Center, 405 N. Eighth St. Dinners include fried fish, baked fish, shrimp or grilled cheese served with baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, roll, ice cream and beverages. The ...

Reinvestment district approved for downtown FD

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An expanded reinvestment district that would provide up to $3.5 million for improving downtown Fort Dodge was approved Friday morning by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The money can be used for downtown building rehabilitations, housing, and public improvements. “It will bring ...

Replanting the rural landscape

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Springtime will soon be making an appearance across the state of Iowa. The green is a welcome sight as trees bud out across the rural landscape. The tree line isn’t as green as it once was, however. Over the last few years, ash trees have died back significantly. This is a direct result ...

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 ...