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Grassley releases new information on online child exploitation

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U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley said he is using his position as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate eight major tech companies which he said are not doing enough to report child sexual exploitation. Additionally, the Iowa Republican is releasing new information from the ...

Go and Do: April 10, 2026

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Around the area LEHIGH — The Lehigh Methodist Church will serve Second Sunday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. SUNDAY for a freewill offering. The menu is chicken and noodles on top of mashed potatoes, dessert and a drink. Carryouts are available by calling 515-359-2329 after 4 p.m. Sunday. GILMORE ...

Multigenerational jamming

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Fort Dodge’s first official multigenerational music class was held at the Friendship Haven Celebration Center Monday morning with more than 30 participants spanning the stages of life — from toddlers to the elderly. The hour-long class, “Play and Learn with our Grand-Friends,” ...

News of Record: April 9, 2026

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Man arrested on meth-dealing charges A Fort Dodge man has been arrested and charged with dealing methamphetamine for about two years, court records reveal. Terry L. Spencer, 42, of 923 S. 31st St. is charged with these drug-related offenses: ∫ Conspire with intent to ...

Trial begins in Labor Day murder

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The first-degree murder trial began Tuesday in Webster County District Court for a 39-year-old Fort Dodge man accused of shooting his roommate over Labor Day weekend last year. Rolman Humberto Recinos Gonzales is accused of fatally shooting Justo Cruz Calindo, 45, in the head at 1:04 a.m. ...

City works to retain animal control service

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Fort Dodge officials are moving quickly to ensure that there is no lapse in animal control services in the city. The City Council on Monday will consider an interim agreement that will keep Webster County Animal Protection on the job through June, with the goal of having a new contract in ...