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Supervisors to vote on Marker 126 rezoning request

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A proposal to open nearly 64 acres near Marker 126 to industrial development will return to the Webster County Board of Supervisors today for a final public hearing and a decision on whether the rezoning should proceed. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. at the Webster County Courthouse. It will include the third and final public hearing on Kevin Stumpf’s request to rezone two vacant parcels totaling approximately 63.9 acres from Agricultural Preservation District to Industrial District. The land lies north of U.S. Highway 20 on both sides of Poplar Avenue, near the Marker 126 travel ...

Ray walked the point in Vietnam

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David Ray, of Fort Dodge, is 77 now and speaks like the friendly Christian man he is. But he was once a tiger leading other tigers into the dark jungles of Vietnam. Ray was a point man in the United States Marine Corps as he and other Marines sought the enemies of their country. As point ...

FD Women’s Connection to meet Nov. 12

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Fort Dodge Women's Connection invites all area women to a brunch at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave S. Tickets are $15 inclusive. The special feature will be Brian Bidleman, executive director for Beacon of Hope Ministries, who will be talking about the Beacon’s ministry and how it has changed lives. The main speaker is Nicolette Lane from Indianola. Her talk is entitled, "Where is Your Comfort Zone?" and "finding comfort in the midst of chaos.” Reservations may be obtained by calling either Vickey at 515-571-5380 or Kathy at 515-408-7981, preferably by Friday, ...

News of record — Nov. 3, 2026

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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Second-degree burglary — Robby Anthoffer, 58, 247 N. 26th St., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 12, no contact order issued. Fifth-degree theft — Robby Anthoffer, 58, 247 N. 26th St., two counts, continued 180 days. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Tomas Riegel, 59, 1222 Fifth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived; Bryce La Daris Gully, 33, 1128 10th Ave. S.W., preliminary hearing waived. Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Ronald L. Rowe, 77, 902 S. 21st St., pre-trial conference set for Dec. ...

Lahn makes culture his top issue

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Zach Lahn, the Republican nominee for governor, told a Fort Dodge audience Monday afternoon that his campaign is all about the culture of Iowa. He spoke to about 60 people at Olde Boston’s Restaurant & Pub, working to motivate Republican voters in the final hours of the general election ...

Mark Davis — Navy, Army National Guard: Fort Dodge man served twice in Kuwait

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Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Nov. 6, 2025, edition of The Messenger. Mark Davis did something during his military career that is surely a rarity among veterans all across the country. The Fort Dodge man served in Kuwait in two different branches of the United States military in two different conflicts. As a Navy sailor, he served there as part of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm in 1990-1991. As an Iowa Army National Guard soldier, he served there for 18 months in 2003 and 2004. "I am quite unique," Davis said. Altogether, he served his country for ...