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Man enters plea in violent break-in case

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A man accused of being part of a violent break-in during which a woman was assaulted has entered a guilty plea that will spare him further jail time, according to court records. David S. Dayton, 39, of Fort Dodge, was initially charged with first-degree burglary. He pleaded guilty to assault ...

‘Inclusion starts with I and needs us’

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HUMBOLDT — Braiden Swanson, a senior at Humboldt High School, heard a quote last summer at a leadership conference that stuck with him. “‘Inclusion starts with I and needs us,’” said Swanson. “We all face hardships day in and day out. I just want people to understand that a ...

News of Record: Sept. 30, 2025

News of record

Police Logs FORT DODGE Sunday A fight was reported in the 600 block of Central Avenue. A fight was reported in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 2100 block of 12th Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 2500 ...

‘Your vote matters’

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Fort Dodge voters will have the opportunity to head to the ballot box on Nov. 4 for the city and school elections, but voters in Ward 3 will have a chance to cast their vote next week in a primary election. Ward 3 voters can vote on Tuesday to narrow the list of candidates running for ...