A Fort Dodge man faces multiple criminal charges after he reportedly forced his way into a home and beat up the woman who lives there. Fort Dodge police reported that Brian D. Vaughn Jr., 42, forced his way into a residence in the 300 block of South Eighth Street at about 5:14 a.m. Wednesday. ...
Around the area HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Farmer’s Market is 8 a.m. to noon SATURDAY in the 600 block of Sumner Avenue, downtown Humboldt. HARCOURT — The Harcourt Public Library Cornhole Tournament is SATURDAY at the Harcourt City Park Shelter, 106 W. Fourth St., Harcourt. Registration ...
Editor’s note: This feature first ran in a special publication called Hometown Pride, published June 28, 2025, featuring people and organizations from Fort Dodge and the surrounding area who are making a difference in their communities. ROCKWELL CITY — When an opportunity to join a ...
More charges filed in child abuse case A Fort Dodge man accused of hitting his baby faces a revised and even longer list of criminal charges, according to court records. Those records show that Austin N. Prewiit, 24, of 315 Haskell St., is now charged with these offenses: ∫ 18 counts ...
A special election will be held Dec. 9 to replace former state Rep. Mike Sexton in the Iowa House of Representatives. Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is responsible for scheduling special legislative elections, announced the upcoming vote Wednesday. Sexton, a Republican from Rockwell City, resigned ...