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From Ferris wheels to funnel cakes

Local News

The excitement of the Webster County Fair midway might feel larger than life, but it’s powered by hometown heart. The carnival rides and games lighting up the midway are all owned and operated by a family with deep roots to the Fort Dodge area. Rob, Russ, and Bryce Scott, of Pilot ...

RAGBRAI to pass through Kossuth County

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SWEA CITY — RAGBRAI riders will pass through northern Kossuth County on Tuesday. The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging anyone who will be traveling through that area to find an alternate route if possible. These are the roads that the RAGBRAI riders will be using: • ...

Community Health Center welcomes new dentist

Business Briefs

Dr. Ankineedu Babu Dasari has joined the dental staff of the Community Health Center of Fort Dodge. He will begin seeing patients next month at the Fort Dodge location. Dasari has a background in general dentistry, with a particular focus on restorative and community-based care. A 2014 ...

News of Record: July 19, 2025

News of record

Fort Dodge man arrested on drug, gun charges A Fort Dodge man has been charged with possessing multiple illegal drugs and a stolen rifle, according to court records. Kaleb D. Bacon, 20, of 483 N. Second St., was arrested at his home Friday by Fort Dodge police and charged with two counts of ...

Manson launches community daycare initiative

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MANSON — When the city of Manson heard from residents that there just weren’t enough daycare providers locally, community leaders put their heads together and decided to create a daycare themselves. The Manson community is now working together to fundraise and launch Crater Kids ...