From tragedy to triumph
What began as a mother’s worst nightmare – the death of her son – has resulted in a positive legacy and opportunity for students in the electrical technologies program at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. Landon "Deno" Smith, a Fort Dodge native and Iowa Central student in ...
News of Record: Sept. 19, 2026
Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Driving while barred — Micah I. Price, 25, 502 Second St. N.W., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 28. Eluding — Micah I. Price, 25, 502 Second St. N.W., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 28. Interference with official acts — Micah I. Price, 25, 502 Second St. N.W., continued 180 days. Driving while license suspended — Austin Lee Bowen Krusemark, 38, Jefferson, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Matthew Schoon, 39, Manson, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Shauna M. Smith, 48, 14 Johnson Place, $250 plus surcharge, court ...
New owners promise same friendly service
Generations of Fort Dodge area families have purchased their washers, dryers, stoves and refrigerators from Ross’ Appliance Center. New local owners of the downtown store plan on serving future generations of area families. After 40 years of owning the business, Ross and Deb Nemitz ...
Sonshine Singers to present benefit concert
The Sonshine Singers, an ecumenical group of vocalists from Fort Dodge and surrounding communities, are planning a concert called “Faith, Music, & Hope” Sept. 27 at First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H. It will start at 5 p.m. with doors opening at 4:15 p.m. For more than 20 years, this group has provided up-tempo and heart-felt anthems, all centered around the message of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Those attending the concert will hear favorite songs such as “Surely the Presence,” “Midnight Cry,” and “How Great Thou Art” as well as some new anthems. ...