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Sacred Heart restoration revitalized

Local News

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the century-old landmark at 211 S. 13th St., has been awarded an $82,782 grant to repair its failing roof and drainage systems, a significant step in a years-long effort to save one of Fort Dodge’s most recognizable buildings. The award comes through the ...

Holiday changes yard waste disposal

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The yard waste disposal options offered by the Fort Dodge Public Works Department will be different this week because of the Independence Day holiday. There will be no curbside collection of yard waste on Friday. The city’s yard waste disposal site at the central garage, 3001 Eighth Ave. ...

News of record: June 30, 2026

News of record

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Marcel D. Haynes, 30, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Third-degree criminal mischief — Deborah J. Wildt, 41, Vincent, preliminary hearing set for July 17. Unauthorized use of a credit ...

Faster on pavement, the same on gravel

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Drivers on most of Webster County’s paved roads will be able to legally pick up the pace starting Wednesday, when Iowa’s default speed limit climbs from 55 mph to 60 mph. The change takes effect July 1 under Senate File 378, a bill the Iowa Legislature passed earlier this year and Gov. ...

Part of Iowa Highway 3 to be closed

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CLARION — Iowa Highway 3 between Clarion and Goldfield in Wright County will be closed beginning Monday, according to the state Department of Transportation. The highway is being closed so that the bridge over Eagle Creek can be replaced. That section of highway is expected to be closed ...