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Providing more degree options

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People living in and around Fort Dodge who want to earn a bachelor’s degree have essentially two options. They can go someplace else to a school that offers those degrees or they can take classes online. A third option may be on the horizon. That option would be earning a ...

News of Record: Jan. 16, 2026

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Police Log FORT DODGE Wednesday An assault was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A person with a weapon was reported in the 3100 block of Fifth Avenue South. Harassment was reported in the 800 block of North 32nd Street. An alcohol or tobacco violation was reported in ...

Gas leak prompts electricity shutoff

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Gas leaking from a damaged meter Thursday afternoon in Fort Dodge prompted utility crews to shut off electricity as an added safety measure. A gas meter on the back of a building at 1012 First Ave. N. was the source of the problem, which ultimately impacted nearly 1.500 electricity ...

Go and Do: Jan. 16, 2026

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Around the area WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, is holding Drop-In Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY at the library. There will be a come-and-go activity available for kids and families. This Saturday’s activity is winter paper wreath. WEBSTER CITY — Kendall ...

Larson, Meyer support bid to stop eminent domain

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A swiftly-moving effort in the Iowa House of Representatives to stop the use of eminent domain for the construction of carbon dioxide pipelines has the support of a pair of lawmakers representing Webster County. New state Rep. Wendy Larson, R- Odeboldt, made opposition to eminent domain a ...