The Fort Dodge Senior High School band lives by the code Precision is Power and it will get a chance to show football fans exactly what that means. The Fort Dodge All-American Marching Band is traveling to Memphis, Tennessee, to entertain fans at the Liberty Bowl and around ...
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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Violation of probation — Dominic R. Morrow, 41, 242 Ave. E, further proceedings to be scheduled. Interference with official acts — Jody S. Donahe, 64, 1047 N. 24th Place, trial set for Feb. 5. Disorderly conduct — Jody S. Donahe, 64, 1047 ...
Iowa residents are allowed to start the new year with a bang — literally. Those who wish to light some fireworks to welcome 2026 can do so, and a new state law gives them more time to do it. Under the law that went into effect July 1, fireworks can be used from 9:30 a.m. today until 12:30 ...
Through laughter and tears — sometimes arriving in the same breath — Ellyn Lemke remembers her son. Aaron Miller died 352 days ago. The pain, regret and sadness Lemke feels still have her in a state of shock, especially during the holiday season. In the midst of it all, there are ...