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Rost Motor closes

MANSON — Rost Motor Inc., a fixture in the Manson community for 78 years, has closed. A statement on the Ford dealership’s web site indicates that the business closed this month. The phone at the business rang unanswered Thursday afternoon. A call to owner Bernie Rost was not returned Thursday. The business was founded by Manson area native Leo Rost, a self-taught mechanic. In 1947, after Rost returned from serving in the Army during World War II, he and another man opened a combination mechanic’s garage and hardware store. Initially, he did his mechanical work with just ...

Fur Ball is Saturday

Long before many local dogs and cats find their forever homes with loving people, they are at a place called Almost Home. Its full proper name is the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa, and it offers shelter, food and veterinary care for pets. On Saturday, area residents will be able to support that mission during a fun night on the town featuring food, live music and many auction items to bid on. That event is the 16th annual Fur Ball to be held at the Laramar Ballroom, 710 First Ave. N. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $25 at the door. “The furry friends, ...

Morning blaze leaves families homeless

The United Way of Greater Fort Dodge and the American Red Cross were working throughout the day Thursday to help families that lost everything when flames ripped through an apartment building. The early Thursday morning fire was at Westridge Townhomes on Avenue M West in a two-story ...

House moving day

From our files: April 2011

News of Record: April 17, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday First degree harassment — Corey W. Booge, 55, 1313 S. 27th St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Third degree harassment — Corey W. Booge. 55, 1313 S. 27th St., continued 180 days, no contact order issued. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Corey W. Booge, 55, 1313 S. 27th St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Third degree burglary — Jamison T. Worrick, 29, Goldfield, preliminary hearing set for April 24. Possession of burglars tools — Jamison T. Worrick, 29, Goldfield, preliminary ...