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Dawson, McGowan to face off for House seat

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Dave Dawson won the Democratic nomination for the Fourth Congressional District, while Chris McGowan was unopposed for the Republican nomination. They will compete in the November general election to replace U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, who did not seek reelection so that he could run for ...

Lahn wins GOP governor’s nomination

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Zach Lahn narrowly won the Republican nomination for governor Tuesday. He won 37.65 percent of the vote, or 80,765 votes, according to unofficial election returns released by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate. He edged out U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, who won 36.88 percent or 79,113 ...

New LEC, bridge top list of city priorities

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Continuing to plan for a new Law Enforcement Center, trying again for voter approval of a utility franchise fee and replacing the bridge on North Third Street were all identified as priorities by Fort Dodge City Council members during a strategic planning session Monday. The council did ...

News of record: June 2, 2026

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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Third-degree theft — Mycah L. Ersland, 26, 233 J St., preliminary hearing waived; Ann M. Peterson, 43, 132 Ave. B, preliminary hearing set for June 11. Domestic abuse assault, display or use of a weapon, first offense — Norma Gomez, 43, 318 S. ...

Genealogical Society to leave FD library

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The Webster County Genealogical Society has been ordered to move out of its space in the Fort Dodge Public Library by Nov. 21. The Library Board of Trustees sent the society a letter last month ending its agreement for using space in the building. “It wasn’t a decision we took lightly,” ...