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News of Record: May 2, 2026

News of record May 2, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday A burglary was reported in the 200 block of Avenue E. An animal complaint was reported in the 2700 block of North 13th Place. A fight was reported in the 1300 block of Eighth Avenue South. A shoplifter was reported in the 1200 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road. Criminal mischief was reported in the 200 block of South 18th Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1500 block of 20th Avenue North. A shoplifter was reported in the 10 block of South 15th Street. A welfare ...

Fort Dodge once had its own steamboat

Local News May 2, 2026

During the summer months, kayaks and inner tubes can be seen on the Des Moines River near Fort Dodge. Occasionally, a personal water craft might be spotted. But the river is generally too shallow for anything else. It wasn’t always that way. Surprisingly, a small steamboat traveled the ...

Eyes on Webster County

Local News May 2, 2026

The lack of video evidence available in the April 2025 murder of Michele “Luna” Jackson in Farnhamville prompted a discussion between area law enforcement agencies and Webster County Crimestoppers about strengthening rural public safety. Those conversations later created the Eyes on Webster County project, which aims to place security cameras strategically throughout the county. “During the investigation, deputies obtained witness and suspect statements that were inconsistent with one another,” said Christie. “As investigators canvassed the area for additional evidence, it ...

‘A nice tradition to keep going’

Local News May 1, 2026

GOWRIE — Long before the calendar flipped to May, the United Women of Faith in Gowrie were already hard at work — designing, creating, and filling colorful baskets. By the time the month of April ended on Thursday, more than 700 May Day baskets stood ready to brighten doorsteps and ...

It’s Boots & Bling time in Stratford

Local News May 1, 2026

STRATFORD — It’s time to pull out the fancy duds, a little bling, and your dancing shoes and join the Stratford Booster Club at its first Boots & Bling Gala Saturday night. The gala will be held at the Backcountry Winery located at 3533 Fenton Ave. in Stratford. The event is a fundraiser to support the Stratford Early Learning Center this year, but organizers hope this will become an annual event. Rob Thomas will be providing the music, and Whatcha’ Smokin will be catering the meal. Tickets are $30 a person, $50 a couple, or $200 for a table for six. The Boots & Bling ...

Go and Do: May 1, 2026

Local News May 1, 2026

Around the area LEHIGH — Lehigh Methodist Church will hold its Spring Supper and Bake Sale from 5 to 7 p.m. on SATURDAY. The menu includes Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salads, fresh baked rolls, pie and drink. Cost is $15 for ages 11 and up, $8 for ages 5 to 10, and free for under 5. HUMBOLDT — Peace Creek bake sale and meal will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on SATURDAY at Stylin’ Pooch, 2628 Penn. Ave., in Humboldt. A hot dog meal will be available for $10. There will be a bake sale table, adopt a stuffed animal station, Kailey Seller’s sourdough goods, ...