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EMS code of conduct approved

EMTs and paramedics in Webster County will now be subject to a code of conduct that is much like the ones private and public employers have. Dr. Racheal Lewis, the emergency physician who is the medical director for EMS units in the county, said Wednesday evening that it “mimics what most places of employment have.” “I don’t think there’s anything super controversial in it,” she told the county Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. She said violations of the code could result in someone losing their ability to be an EMT or paramedic in Webster County. The ...

Frontier Days parade will again head down First Ave. N.

The Frontier Days parade on Saturday will again follow a new route that travels part of the way on First Avenue North downtown. For decades, the parade went straight west on Central Avenue from about 15th Street to the City Square. Last year, major construction at the intersection of ...

Road work scheduled for Williams Drive

Williams Drive south of 13th Avenue North will be reduced to one lane today, according to an announcement from the Fort Dodge Public Works Department. Public Works employees will be making repairs on the road there.

From our files: June 2011

Traffic restriction planned for Williams Drive

Williams Drive south of 13th Avenue North will be reduced to one lane Thursday, according to an announcement from the Fort Dodge Public Works Department. Public Works employees will be making repairs on the road there.

Dawson, McGowan to face off for House seat

Dave Dawson won the Democratic nomination for the Fourth Congressional District, while Chris McGowan was unopposed for the Republican nomination. They will compete in the November general election to replace U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, who did not seek reelection so that he could run for governor. Dawson won 39 percent of the Democratic votes, or 11,261 votes, according to unofficial election results released by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate. Stephanie Steiner won 30.49 percent, or 8,803 votes. Ashley Wolf Tornabane won 30.37 percent, or 8,767 votes.