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Go and Do: April 24, 2026

Around the area FONDA — The father/daughter acoustic duo of Josh and Rowyn Nielsen will perform at 3 p.m. SUNDAY at the Fonda Arts Center. Free admission. OTHO — The 23rd annual Otho Fireman’s Ball will be held at 5 p.m. SATURDAY at the Webster County Fairgrounds, 22770 Old Highway 169. The meal will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. A live auction will begin at 6 p.m. DJ Duane Murley will perform until midnight. Event includes a gun raffle, kids games, 50/50, door prizes and grocery raffle. CLARION — The third annual Bosch’s Hot Rod and Custom Car Show will begin at 10:30 a.m. to ...

News of Record: April 24, 2026

Fort Dodge man arrested for making threats with gun A Fort Dodge man was arrested on multiple charges after pointing a handgun at a city code enforcement worker on Wednesday, according to court records. Douglas A., Dillingham, 35, of 3108 10th Ave. S., was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with: • Intimidation with a dangerous weapon • Going armed with intent • Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon • First degree harassment The incident happened between 3 and 4 p.m. Wednesday at Dillingham’s home, In the criminal complaints filed against him, officers ...

From our files: April 2011

FDSH performs ‘The Addams Family’

Ideas offered at community talk on homelessness

Homelessness is a controversial and complex social problem that is often difficult to alleviate or resolve. However, there are a growing number of services and approaches designed to improve the problem of homelessness in Fort Dodge. This was the main message of a “community ...

News of Record: April 23, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday An open door or window was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue North. A fight was reported in the 100 block of Seventh Avenue North. An escape was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 500 block of Avenue E. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road. Juvenile problems were reported in the 800 block of North 32nd Street. A person with a weapon was reported in the 500 block of C Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 1300 block of First Avenue North. A theft was reported in ...