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Bahrenfuss named to Iowa Central board

Kevin Bahrenfuss, of Webster City, was appointed to the Iowa Central Community College Board of Trustees, filling the District 8 seat previously held by longtime Trustee Thomas O. Chelesvig. Bahrenfuss was appointed during the college’s Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday. Bahrenfuss, a ...

News of Record: Sept. 9, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A custody issue was reported in the 3300 block of Fifth Avenue South. A fight was reported in the 1300 block of FifthAvenue North. Harassment was reported in the 100 block of South 19th Street. Harassment was reported in the 900 block of Third Avenue North. A fight was reported at Sixth Avenue North and 11th Street. An animal complaint was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1000 block of North 31st place. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1300 block of North 22nd Street. Child ...

Housing efforts get a boost in Fort Dodge

Two major Fort Dodge housing initiatives, including one that would replace a vacant downtown building, got a boost from the state Tuesday. The Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded $1 million worth of workforce housing tax credits to the downtown project and another $1 million to a ...

County receives additional Destination Iowa funding

A recent visit from Gov. Kim Reynolds has led to Webster County and Fort Dodge being given an additional $400,000 in Destination Iowa funds. “When the governor was here and touring projects, she noted the work happening currently with the city’s restroom and shelter project,” said ...