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A BROADWAY BREAKTHROUGH

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NEW YORK — A poignant moment in the 1987 film “Broadcast News” may best describe the life of Fort Dodge Senior High graduate Ben Ahlers these days. Tom Grunick — played by William Hurt — asks Albert Brooks’ character, Aaron Altman, “What do you do when your real life exceeds ...

News of Record: April 16, 2026

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Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A burglary was reported in the 700 block of Central Avenue. A parking complaint was reported on East Riverside drive. Harassment was reported in the 1500 block of 27th Avenue North. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 1200 block of Second Avenue ...

Appeals court rules against convicted killer

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A man convicted of killing two people in a 2020 Fort Dodge gun battle has lost what is likely his last bid to get his long prison sentence overturned. Michael Shivers had taken a post conviction relief action case to the Iowa Court of Appeals, which on Wednesday affirmed a lower court ...

Hansel honored by school business group

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Brandon Hansel, executive director of financial services for the Fort Dodge Community School District, has been honored by the Iowa Association of School Business Officials. Hansel received the Iowa Professional Leadership Award, one of the highest honors the association presents. He has ...

Two hurt in early morning fire

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Two people were injured when a fire ravaged a Fort Dodge apartment early Thursday morning. The fire at 258 Ave. M West was reported at 2:22 a.m. It caused severe damage to an apartment and the attic of the building. Firefighters and police were on scene for about six hours.