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News of Record: Jan. 30, 2026
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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while license suspended — Benjamin Vazquez, 34, 1220 First Ave. N., dismissed. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Aubriegha A. Habhab, 18, 203 H St., preliminary hearing waived. Estela A. Shipman, 41, 1312 Fifth Ave. ...
Nelson named to role at Iowa Central
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Jill Nelson, a veteran leader of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, has been named vice president of strategic initiatives at Iowa Central Community College. The appointment was announced Thursday afternoon by the Growth Alliance and the college. Nelson most recently served as vice ...
Eggs and Issues is Saturday
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An Eggs and Issues legislative forum will be held Saturday. The forum will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the BioScience and Health Sciences Building at Iowa Central Community College. Eggs and Issues is sponsored by the college and the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance.
Bemrich rebuffed in bid to seal arrest video
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An effort by former Fort Dodge Mayor Matt Bemrich to prevent video evidence from his October drunk driving arrest from being released to the public was rejected by a judge. District Associate Judge Joseph L. Tofilon denied the request on the grounds that Bemrich filed the wrong kind of ...
Go and Do: Jan. 30, 2026
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Around the area POMEROY — The Pomeroy Historical Society is holding Bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. SUNDAY at The Co-Op Bar and Grill, 714 East St., Pomeroy. Cost is $1 per card per game, split winnings 50/50. GOWRIE — A fundraiser for Peace Creek Animal Sanctuary & Rescue will be held from 1 ...