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Casciato sings in Dolly Parton tribute

Local residents who watched Wednesday’s tribute to the late Dolly Parton may have spotted a familiar face on stage. Grace Casciato, of Fort Dodge, was one of the backup singers during one portion of the show. The daughter of Gabriel and Wendy Casciato is a senior majoring in commercial ...

Celebrating with music

A group of Duncombe Elementary School students got to learn some new dance moves to the music of a live mariachi band Wednesday morning. The concert and dance lesson concluded the Fort Dodge school’s observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. “The feeling and kind of the vibe throughout ...

D/SAOC vigil set for Thursday

The Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center (D/SAOC) will hold its annual Candlelight Vigil to honor survivors and victims on Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 400 S. 13th St. The event begins at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. In the past, the vigil has included a survivor or family ...

Legacy in the arts

Susan Ahlers Leman believed the arts could change lives and strengthen communities. A new scholarship in her memory will carry that love of the arts forward by helping students from Fort Dodge and Webster City to pursue degrees in music and theater. On Tuesday, the Fort Dodge Fine Arts ...

Taking center stage with Brooklyn Kaloupek

Growing up, Brooklyn Kaloupek couldn’t wait for Friday nights. She enjoyed going to the football games, not just for the competition, but for the halftime show. Kaloupek’s sister was in the colorguard, which was part of Fort Dodge Senior High’s All-American Marching Band. “My love ...

News of Record: Oct. 21, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Third degree theft — Fabian Burse, 31, Fort Dodge, two counts, preliminary hearing waived. Provide false identification information — Fabian Burse, 31, Fort Dodge, $105 plus surcharge, court costs. Violation of parole — Matthew A. Mueller, 42, Dayton, transferred to Parole Board. First degree theft — Matthew A. Mueller, 42, Dayton, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 30. Third degree burglary — Matthew A. Mueller, 42, Dayton, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 30. Driving while license suspended — Kierra A. Mericle, 33, 1417 Seventh ...