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News of record: Jan. 6, 2026
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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Driving while barred — Dawson L. McMullen, 29, 704 S. 20th St., preliminary hearing waived. First-degree harassment — Sedrick L. Dudley, 48, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Jan. 15, no contact order issued. Possession of contraband in ...
Wanted: Catalyst, Emerging Leader award nominees
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If you know someone who has made a tremendous impact in the community, the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance wants to hear from you. The Growth Alliance is now seeking nominees for its Catalyst and Emerging Leader awards. The Catalyst Award has long been the highest honor bestowed by the ...
Blood donors are needed in the area
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A potential shortage of donated blood is looming, according to the American Red Cross. The blood supply is under pressure following a busy holiday season in which severe winter weather and people’s packed schedules made it even tougher to ensure hospitals have the blood products needed for ...
Inspired
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A Fort Dodge man’s experience helping a relative who was sickened by his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in the military inspired him to write a pair of novels about a veteran recovering from wartime trauma. The second of those novels written by Dan Prochaska, titled ”Cinnamon ...
Making music and memories
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The trip to Memphis is one the Fort Dodge band will not soon forget. They had a chance to view history, play jazz in a historic spot, perform in the Beale Street Parade and play at halftime of the nationally televised Liberty Bowl. Their journey began early Tuesday ...