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News of record: June 23, 2026
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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Third-degree burglary, motor vehicle — Braydon L. Knowles, 18, Cherokee, two counts, preliminary hearing set for July 2, no contact order issued. Second-degree criminal mischief — Braydon L. Knowles, 18, Cherokee, preliminary hearing set for ...
Branderhorst to retire June 30
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After 46 years of helping to provide fun things for Fort Dodge residents to do, Lori Branderhorst is getting ready to step down. Branderhorst, the city’s recreation director, will retire on June 30. She was honored during Monday’s City Council meeting at which Mayor Dave Flattery ...
Domino’s to move one block
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Domino’s will apparently be moving one block east of its current Fort Dodge location. The Fort Dodge City Council on Monday approved a plan to sell some city-owned land at Fifth Avenue South and 16th Street to the pizzeria. It also voted to sell some other city-owned land at Fifth Avenue ...
Grant money to fund FD housing updates
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New siding and other improvements are in the works for two Fort Dodge homes as part of a grant-funded effort to spruce up the Third Avenue Northwest corridor. In July 2024, the city received a $1,508,548 Community Development Block Grant to be invested in that area. The grant was awarded by ...
City of Fort Dodge considers vehicle leasing option
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The Fort Dodge city government may someday lease many vehicles instead of purchasing them. In a report to the City Council, Assistant City Manager Ryan Maehl wrote that leasing of vehicles is being studied as a way to relieve pressure on the city budget. Details, such as the types of ...