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News of Record: Nov. 6, 2024
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Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday Loud music was reported in the 700 block of South 15th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1200 block of 10th Avenue Southwest. Counterfeiting was reported in the 200 block of North 15th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 2000 block ...
Fleener re-elected sheriff
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Republican Sheriff Luke Fleener was re-elected as sheriff of Webster County Tuesday, defeating Libertarian candidate Trevir Michehl. Fleener won with 9,773 votes to Michehl’s 5,696 votes. Fleener was first elected to the role in 2020, succeeding Sheriff Jim Stubbs. “I’m excited ...
Lawmakers cruise to re-election
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Three state legislators who represent Webster County coasted to re-election victories Tuesday because they were unopposed. They are state Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R-Fort Dodge; state Rep. Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge; and state Rep. Mike Sexton, R-Rockwell City. Kraayenbrink represents Senate ...
A legacy of service remembered
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John Bruner had a long record of service to Fort Dodge in general and the local Catholic community in particular. Now, anyone who takes a moment to rest and contemplate on the Holy Trinity Catholic Church property can do so outdoors on a bench that bears his name. About 30 people came ...
Abrams defeats Lloyd for Auditor
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Republican Shaunna Abrams will replace Democrat Doreen Pliner as Webster County auditor in January. Abrams easily defeated Democrat Krystal Lloyd in Tuesday’s general election to replace Pliner who is retiring. Abrams won 64.97 percent of the vote, while Llody won 34.72 percent, according ...