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Webster City school officials make case for new high school

WEBSTER CITY — Webster City has talked about replacing its high school for years. The school board seriously considered it in 2017, but lacked the votes to move forward. Now, school administration has confirmed a budget of $43.4 million is needed to rebuild the high school. A referendum ...

15th Street intersection to close Monday

The intersection of Second Avenue North and 15th Street will be closed to traffic Monday and remain closed through November. The intersection will be rebuilt. Castor Construction, of Fort Dodge, has a $3,007,008.21 contract for the job.

Urology services now available at VDMC

WEBSTER CITY — Van Diest Medical Center announced that Dr. Fawad Zafar will be joining the team in VDMC’s Surgery and Specialty Clinic Department, beginning in August. Zafar is a urologist with 30 years of experience in both urology and general surgery. He completed his Doctor of ...

FDSH teacher Reed is in externship program

Jeremiah Reed, an industrial technology teacher at Fort Dodge Senior High School, joined 95 teachers for the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program, which places educators inside Iowa businesses to bring real-world experience back to their classrooms. Reed will complete a six-week ...

News of Record: Aug. 1, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Kevin L. Tessandori, 53, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 10, no contact order issued. Christopher O. Schulte, 42, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 10, no contact order issued. Child endangerment — Kevin L. Tessandori, 53, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 10, no contact order issued. Willful injury causing serious injury — Christopher O. Schulte, 42, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 10, no contact order issued. Introduce intoxicants or ...