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City, county create a new LEC board

Local News

A new entity tasked with building and financing a Law Enforcement Center was created by Webster County and Fort Dodge leaders Tuesday. In unanimous votes during separate meetings, the Webster County Board of Supervisors and the Fort Dodge City Council approved the articles of incorporation ...

Webster County supervisors OK animal control bid

Local News

The Webster County Supervisors named Total Animal Control Services as the county’s new animal control officer Tuesday. The supervisors unanimously approved the business’ low bid of an annual fee of $19,200. “For Total Animal Control, I think I read that it was only one person and ...

News of record: July 1, 2026

News of record

Police log FORT DODGE Monday Harassment was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 1800 block of First Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A disabled vehicle was reported at Eighth Avenue South and South ...

Sacred Heart restoration revitalized

Local News

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the century-old landmark at 211 S. 13th St., has been awarded an $82,782 grant to repair its failing roof and drainage systems, a significant step in a years-long effort to save one of Fort Dodge’s most recognizable buildings. The award comes through the ...

Holiday changes yard waste disposal

News Brief

The yard waste disposal options offered by the Fort Dodge Public Works Department will be different this week because of the Independence Day holiday. There will be no curbside collection of yard waste on Friday. The city’s yard waste disposal site at the central garage, 3001 Eighth Ave. ...