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Iowa’s congressional delegation supports attack on Iran

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Iowa’s two United States senators and the congressman representing the Fort Dodge area quickly voiced their support for the attack on Iran. All three took to the social media channel X to let their constituents know they were in favor of the military operation. “I’m following closely ...

FD man charged with sex crimes

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A Fort Dodge man has been arrested and charged with seeking “implied explicit photos” of a child over the course of about three years, according to court records. Sean L. Draper, 38, of 1022 Ave. C, is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and enticing a minor under 16, court ...

News of record: March 3, 2026

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Police log FORT DODGE Sunday Disorderly conduct was reported in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. Harassment was reported in the 600 block of South 22nd Street. An animal complaint was reported in the 800 block of ...

Iowa troops continue to return

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The military operations against Iran have apparently not affected Iowa Army National Guard soldiers deployed in the Middle East, many of whom are returning home early. About 1,800 troops — including members of the Fort Dodge based Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 194th ...

Man pleads guilty in Kossuth Co. pursuit

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ALGONA — A man who led law enforcement officers on a vehicle pursuit in northern Kossuth County in January has entered a guilty plea that will apparently spare him from prison, according to court records. Jose L. Renteria, 41, of Lakota, pleaded guilty to eluding, second or subsequent ...