New health care model debuts in Fort Dodge
A new clinic that charges a monthly membership fee rather than billing for each individual service a patient receives has debuted in Fort Dodge. Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care opened Tuesday at 2921 Fifth Ave. S. “We’re always available,” said Dr. Dan Fick, chief medical officer and ...
Georg’s Army service took him to Alaska
Jim Georg grew up on the south side of Fort Dodge, the son of a truck driver. He loved to play ball - both baseball and softball - and he played for the Butler Braves and the Fort Dodge Demons. After graduation from Fort Dodge Senior High School, he worked as a brick tender for Bob ...
Drug charge filed against driver in Wednesday night pursuit
A Fort Dodge man who was arrested Wednesday night after a vehicle chase now faces a drug charge because investigators say he had a large quantity of methamphetamine. Jeremy D. McCorley, 37, of 1001 10th Ave. S.W., now faces an additional charge of conspire with intent to manufacture/deliver methamphetamine. He had previously been charged with eluding, speed over 25 mph over the limit. According to court documents, the 2026 Mazda McCorley drove during Wednesday’s pursuit had been rented by an unnamed co-conspirator. According to the criminal complaint filed by the Iowa Division ...
Beau Klaver says he is up for the challenge ahead
KAMRAR — It was a long night for Beau Klaver, as the Kamrar farmer and business owner stayed up with family and friends, watching the election returns which ultimately determined he had won the Iowa House of Representatives seat for District 55. The unofficial results reflected that 66.8 ...
Webster County ballot count exceeds 2022 total
Webster County’s preliminary ballot count in Tuesday’s general election surpassed its 2022 midterm total, but fell short of the number cast in 2018, according to Webster County Auditor Krystal Lloyd. A total of 12,800 ballots were counted on election night, including 8,282 cast on ...