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News of Record: Dec. 4, 2025
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Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A fight was reported in the 300 block of South Eighth Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 200 block of Avenue M West. A vehicle accident was reported at Fourth Avenue South and 16th Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 800 block ...
For the love of the barn
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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the Farm News Barns tab published on Nov. 28, 2025. MANSON — Scott Langenwalter loves talking about barns, and he especially enjoys spending time in his own barn. “I love the architecture of the barn,” he said. “I like to see how ...
No injuries in Wednesday fire
Local News
Smoke detectors alerted a Fort Dodge man to a fire in his home Wednesday afternoon, enabling him and his dogs to escape safely. No one was injured in the fire at 109 S. 18th St. that was reported at noon. Fire Department Lt. Devon Schuster said the fire was contained to the attic on the ...
FD structure fire displaces seven people, six pets
Local News
An early morning structure fire displaced seven Fort Dodge residents and six pets. According to the Fort Dodge Fire Department, firefighters were called to a two-story residence at 1510 Fifth Ave. N. just before midnight Monday and saw heavy smoke coming from the attic. According to ...
State hunting, fishing licenses to go on sale
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Iowans can buy 2026 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses beginning on Dec. 15, according to an announcement from the state Department of Natural Resources. Licenses purchased for 2025 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident ...