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Senate candidate Turek visits Fort Dodge

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek described himself as a "common sense prairie populist who is working for Iowans" during a visit to Fort Dodge Wednesday morning. He said making health care more affordable and campaign finance reform will be his top priorities if he is elected. Health care, he said is a "human right." He said he will work for passage of a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case, which cleared the way for unlimited political spending by corporations and labor unions. Turek decried the war against Iran ...

From our files: October 2011

Taking center stage with Lauren Patterson

Being on stage and in an arena have become a common occurrence for Lauren Patterson. Patterson has enjoyed her time on the musical stage, behind a microphone as well as showing her horses in the arena. Recently Patterson, a senior at Fort Dodge Senior High School. earned All-State choir ...

News of Record: Oct. 28, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Violation of probation — Tanner L. Knight, 34, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Bret L. Larsen, 64, 1317 Eighth Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Brad A. Gully, 52, 315 S. 15th St., continued until Thursday. Third degree burglary, motor vehicle — Jillian M. Kathrens, 43, Gilmore City, preliminary hearing waived. Fourth degree theft — Jillian M. Kathrens, 43, Gilmore City, preliminary hearing waived. Second degree theft — Amber L. Grell, 40, 2125 Lainson Ave., preliminary hearing ...

FD gets sports district listing again

Fort Dodge became a fixture on the Iowa sports scene with the state cross country meet and the girls softball tournament. But the community has also successfully hosted a growing number of other tournaments and sports camps. State officials recently recognized that by once again ...

Gowrie FD receives award

The Gowrie Fire Department is one of several area volunteer fire departments that received donations from Iowa Select Farms and the Deb & Jeff Hansen Foundation. The other fire departments are in Bradgate, Clarion, Dows, Early, Goldfield, Havelock, Lake City, Rockwell City, Rolfe and Sac City. Each department received $3,000 to help purchase tools, equipment and supplies, according to an announcement from the foundation. The foundation donated $222,000 to 65 rural fire departments. The fire department in Iowa Falls, which is the home of Iowa Select Farms and the foundation, ...