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News of Record: Dec. 16, 2025
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Police Log FORT DODGE Sunday A traffic light problem was reported at Kenyon Road and U.S. Highway 169. A vehicle accident was reported at First Avenue South and 20th Street. A burglary was reported in the 200 block of J Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1400 block of ...
Senate OK’s Ernst bill to address budget overruns
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A bill U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst wrote to expose public projects that are way over budget was approved by the Senate last week. The Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act requires that any taxpayer-funded project that is more than $1 billion over budget or more than five years behind schedule be made ...
FDPL holding adult DIY Thursday
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The Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is hosting a December adult DIY from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday to make honeycomb ornaments. What better way to get into the festive spirit than an afternoon of ornament making. These honeycomb ornaments will be perfect to hang on your trees. For more ...
FDCS Foundation gives $40,000 to various district endeavors
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The Fort Dodge Community Schools Foundation recently announced $40,000 in grant commitments to help address a variety of needs throughout the district. Foundation Director Nik Moser confirmed a total of $25,000 will be going to programs at Fort Dodge Senior High School and the Fort Dodge ...
Judge: Police had no reason to stop Bemrich
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Police had no reason to stop Mayor Matt Bemrich when he was arrested for drunk driving in September, a judge has ruled in a decision that stops prosecutors from using some key evidence against him. “No evidence secured after the traffic stop will be admissible at trial,” Webster County ...