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Hands-free fines begin

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As 2026 begins, drivers in Iowa have even more reason to put down their phones while behind the wheel. That’s because a law authored by state Rep. Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge, is now in full effect and law enforcement officers will be issuing tickets to anyone caught with a phone or other ...

Casciato makes Dean’s List

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Grace Casciato, of Fort Dodge, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must complete a minimum course load of 12 hours and have a grade-point average of at least 3.5.

News of record: Jan. 2, 2025

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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday First-degree harassment — James M. Hollins, 37, 1428 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Jan. 9, no contact order issued. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — James M. Hollins, 37, 1428 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing ...

3.8 percent flat tax is in place

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As people prepare to file their Iowa income taxes this winter and spring, they’ll notice less of their money is going to their state government. “For people that file now, they’re going to notice a drop to a 3.8 percent flat tax,” said state Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R-Fort Dodge. Gov. ...

Pudenz earns chiropractic degree

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Alex Pudenz, of Callender, graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport. Palmer College of Chiropractic is the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, with campuses in Davenport and Port Orange, Florida.