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FD Symphony to offer ‘An American Portrait’

The celebration of America’s 250th birthday continues this Sunday with the Fort Dodge Area Symphony presenting the first concert of its season, “An American Portrait.” It begins at 3 p.m. at the Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N. 32nd St. Tickets at the door cost $15. Season memberships for all four concerts will be available for $50. The concert features the rousing “American Salute,” written in just eight hours in 1942 by Morton Gould at the request of a government radio producer in the beginnings of World War II. Based upon the familiar “When Johnny Comes Marching ...

FDPD officer cleared for duty

A Fort Dodge police officer who fired his weapon at a man he found shooting at others in the 300 block of South Fourth Street in the early morning hours of Sept. 26 has been cleared to return to duty. Patrol Officer Dominic Morriss had been on critical incident leave since the incident, ...

From our files: October 2011

Hinson promises to ‘drive down’ costs

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson brought her campaign for the Senate to Fort Dodge during a Wednesday afternoon rally at which she was introduced by U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley. The Republican said she is committed to working on childcare, housing, tax relief, energy independence and family farm ...

News of Record: Oct. 15, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Domestic abuse assault, second offense — Tracy L. Castle, 38, 1204 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Oct. 23, no contact order issued. Controlled substance violation — Shane A. Foote, 46, 214 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Oct. 23. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Madysen M. Devoogd, 35, Boone, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 2. Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A suspicious person was reported in the 300 block of Second Street Northwest. A suspicious person was reported in the 1100 ...

Humboldt building destroyed in blaze

HUMBOLDT — A building near downtown Humboldt that housed vehicles and equipment for a plumbing and heating company was destroyed in a Wednesday afternoon fire. The structure at 18 Eighth St. S. was completely engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at about 12:30 p.m. Part of its ...