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News of Record: April 25, 2025

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Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday A custody issue was reported in the 1400 block of 11th Avenue Southwest. A suspicious person was reported in the 900 block of Second Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported at Avenue B and M Street. A theft was reported in the 3700 block of ...

Local Silgan plant is major can supplier

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A staggering number of pet food cans found on American store shelves comes from a plant on the east side of Fort Dodge. The Silgan Containers facility at 3591 Maple Drive produces 1.5 billion cans a year. It also produces 4.9 billion ends for cans every year. The ends are basically the flat ...

Feenstra supports tariffs

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U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra is convinced that good things will come from the tariffs levied by President Donald Trump. “I’m just trying to push the Trump agenda,” the Republican from Hull said Thursday morning in Fort Dodge.”It’s the art of the deal.” He said he believes some trade ...

Steady approach urged on hail claims

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After hail poured down like raindrops on Webster County Wednesday night, many residents are worrying about the potential damage to their roofs and vehicles. An insurance agent and a roofer who both often deal with the aftermath of such storms offered this advice — don’t rush to file an ...

Go and Do: April 25, 2025

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Around the area GOWRIE — Gowrie United Methodist Church will hold a May basket sale from 7:30 to 11 a.m. SATURDAY. FONDA — “Songs of Faith and Inspiration” will be held at 3 p.m. SUNDAY at the Fonda Arts Center. Daniel Keen and Larry Heschke will perform. Admission and refreshments ...