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Opening day

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Nearly two years after Bloomers on Central closed after a water leak flooded the popular restaurant, owner Rebecca Reitmeier still remembers her customer’s favorite menu items. “It’s a special gift,” said Reitmeier. “We had a lot of customers that would come in once a week and ...

News of Record: Nov. 21, 2025

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Police Log FORT DODGE Wednesday A fight was reported in the 400 block of North 26th Place. Criminal mischief was reported in the 2000 block of Second Avenue South. A burglary was reported in the 1600 block of Second Avenue North. A suspicious person was reported in the 1200 block of ...

Lt. gov: Property taxes will be priority

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Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer checked out the Fuel Testing Laboratory at Iowa Central Community College Thursday morning, then told a Fort Dodge audience that property tax reform and government efficiency will be priorities for the administration of Gov. Kim Reynolds next year. Cournoyer is ...

Go and Do: Nov. 21, 2025

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Around the area DAYTON — The Dayton Lions Club is holding a Turkey Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SUNDAY at the Dayton Community Center, Dayton. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children to age 12 and free for pre-schoolers. Tickets may be purchased from any Lions Club member or at Johnson ...

Breathe easier

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The oversized pair of inflatable lungs positioned just inside the front door was impossible to overlook for anyone visiting UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center Wednesday. The lung balloons drew attention to the lung cancer awareness exhibit also set up near the ...