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Fort Dodge woman battles ALS

Local News

Cheryl Fleming never expected to become ill with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. After all, it’s a fairly rare malady with only around 33,000 current cases in the United States. The 61-year-old former business owner, longtime Fort Dodge resident, ...

Soldier Creek plans more bubbly wine

Local Business

Soldier Creek Winery plans to increase its production of bubbly wines and hard cider. A recently awarded state grant will help the Webster County business pay for the machine that will enable it to do that. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship gave the winery a $12,500 ...

Kent named to wealth advisors honor

Business Briefs

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Ryan Kent, of Fort Dodge, was named among the 2026 Best in State Wealth Advisors in Iowa by Forbes|SHOOK. This is his fourth time being named to this ranking. Kent has served area investors for 10 years. “I am honored to receive this recognition,” he ...

News of Record: April 10, 2026

News of record

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Violation of probation — Brent A. Cooper, 43, Vincent, further proceedings to be scheduled. Leave scene of accident, fail to provide aid or information — Andrea L. Johnson, 25, 1235 Second Ave. N., dismissed. Failure to provide proof of ...

Webster County man found guilty of murder

Local News

A jury found a Webster County man guilty of second-degree murder Friday. Rolman Humberto Recinos Gonzales, 39, was charged with first-degree murder in the 2025 Labor Day weekend death of 45-year-old Justo Cruz Calindo at the apartment the two shared in the 500 block of North 28th ...