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Floating through history

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An experienced outdoorsman’s insights on what can be found along Iowa’s waterways will highlight the largest annual fundraiser for the Friends of Webster County Conservation. Larry Stone will be the keynote speaker at the April 22 Call of the Wild event at the Matt Cosgrove River’s ...

News of Record: April 10, 2026

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Police Log FORT DODGE Wednesday An open door or window was reported in the 300 block of North 18th Street. An animal complaint was reported in the 2400 block of North Seventh Street. An assault was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. Criminal mischief was reported in ...

Grassley releases new information on online child exploitation

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U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley said he is using his position as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate eight major tech companies which he said are not doing enough to report child sexual exploitation. Additionally, the Iowa Republican is releasing new information from the ...

Go and Do: April 10, 2026

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Around the area LEHIGH — The Lehigh Methodist Church will serve Second Sunday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. SUNDAY for a freewill offering. The menu is chicken and noodles on top of mashed potatoes, dessert and a drink. Carryouts are available by calling 515-359-2329 after 4 p.m. Sunday. GILMORE ...

Multigenerational jamming

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Fort Dodge’s first official multigenerational music class was held at the Friendship Haven Celebration Center Monday morning with more than 30 participants spanning the stages of life — from toddlers to the elderly. The hour-long class, “Play and Learn with our Grand-Friends,” ...