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Rules for cemetery decorations announced

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Memorial Day decorations on graves at Oakland, Memorial Park and North Lawn cemeteries may be put up three days before the holiday, according to an announcement from the Fort Dodge Public Areas Department. Decorations must be removed seven days after the holiday.

News of Record: May 23, 2025

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FD man pleads guilty to federal firearms offense A Fort Dodge man has pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of iowa. Daniel Smith, 38, pleaded guilty to illegal possession of firearms. The plea was made Tuesday in U.S. ...

Five graduate from Morningside

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Five area residents were members of the Class of 2025 which just graduated from Morningside University in Sioux City. They are: • Elizabeth Hogrefe, Eagle Grove, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, summa cum laude • Olivia Larsen, Fonda, Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Destinee ...

Memorial Day observance set for Monday

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The Fort Dodge community’s traditional Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday at Terry Moehnke Veterans Memorial Park once again. But this year, people will board the buses going to and from the park at a different location. The parking lot of the Community Orchard, 2237 160th St., ...

Morningside releases spring Dean’s List

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Several area students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Morningside University in Sioux City. They are: • Laura Hinners, Pomeroy • Elizabeth Hogrefe, Eagle Grove • Olivia Larsen, Fonda • Will Orness, Humboldt • Ally Stuhrenberg, Pocahontas • ...