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'Such a special place'

MANSON — There was hardly a moment that Addie McCullough was not representing Manson Northwest Webster in some way during the last four years. She did so one final time on Sunday, saying farewell to the school she has called home while graduating alongside 50 of her classmates. ...

Summerfest to bring live music to downtown FD

Local media company Beachlight Productions and The Better Way Project announce the inaugural Fort Dodge Summerfest, a two-day community event to be held in downtown Fort Dodge May 29-30. Fort Dodge Summerfest will include a series of live music performances, a full carnival presented by Scott Amusements, a vendor fair, food trucks, a free pancake breakfast on Saturday morning, and a laser show after dark on Saturday night. The event is free and open to the public, with the exception of carnival rides, which will require the purchase of tickets or wristbands. Caleb Beacham, the ...

Dayton is ready to rev up with Old Engine Day

DAYTON — The 15th annual Dayton Old Engine Day & Car Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23 in Oak Park. It will feature antique tractors, old engines, classic cars, a citywide garage sale and food. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 participants in the car show. Peoples’ Choice trophies will be awarded at the end of the day. There will be a free kids tractor pull at 1 p.m. Registration is required, and all competitors must be registered by 12:30 p.m. A raffle will be held, with the winner getting a pedal car. The event is organized by the Dayton Community ...

News of record: May 16, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Violation of probation — Lynn D. Thomas, 61, Barnum, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Javion L. Davis, 29, 1425 Eighth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for June 4. Reckless driving — Javion L. Davis, 29, 1425 Eighth Ave. S., continued 180 days; Gabriel M. Grove, 23, 317 Haskell St., continued until Monday. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — River Edmund Parker McNealey, 21, 2108 Ninth Ave. S., two counts, preliminary hearing set for May 22, no contact order issued. Possession of contraband ...

A CARING CONNECTION

Compassion, kindness and a genuine connection with patients earned Ian Wellik, a nurse at the Van Diest Family Health Clinic, the 2026 Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses Wednesday afternoon during a special presentation in the Van Diest Medical Center clinic board room. Wellik was one ...