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Deck scorched at Dayton house

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DAYTON — The back deck on a Dayton home caught fire Friday afternoon, but quick work by volunteer firefighters prevented the flames from spreading into the house. “Our guys made a really, really good stop,” Dayton Fire Chief Luke Hainzinger said. The fire at 505 First St. N.W. was ...

‘Positive interactions’

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BURNSIDE — A Fort Dodge hobby shop is helping turn reward time into a real-world learning experience for students at Southeast Valley Middle School. According to middle school Principal Scott Danielson, students who maintained good grades, avoided referrals, and stayed in good standing ...

News of Record: Feb. 6, 2026

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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Violation of parole — William G. Cromar, 33, 702 S. 30th St., transferred to Parole Board. Intimidation with a dangerous weapon — Jose L. Perez, 33, Lehigh, preliminary hearing set for Feb. 13, no contact order issued. Going armed with ...

Second suspect arrested in Dayton gunfire case

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DAYTON — The second of two men wanted in connection with a December incident in which a Dayton home was sprayed with gunfire has been arrested. Jose L. Perez, 33, of Lehigh, was arrested by Webster County sheriff’s deputies and charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon, going ...

Go and Do: Feb. 6, 2026

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In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — The Fort Museum and Frontier Village, 1 Museum Road, will hold a sewing guild meeting from 2 to 6 p.m. on SUNDAY. Learn to sew, make historical costumes, and support our historical culture. No fees. FORT DODGE — A Vendor Show and Kids Makers Market will be held ...