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Iranian state media say country’s supreme leader is dead

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, Iranian state media reported early Sunday. Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency reported the 86-year-old's death, without elaborating on a cause. U.S. President Donald Trump ...

Tedwin takes care of people

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Tedwin is a welcome sight when he makes the rounds in area health care facilities. He doesn’t bring pills to swallow or scary-looking syringes when he walks into a patient’s room. Instead he brings unconditional love, a fur coat perfect for petting and, often, a desire to have his ...

News of Record: Feb. 28, 2026

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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Driving while barred — Matthew M. Gagen, 35, Bode. preliminary hearing waived. Violation of probation — Nakeisha N. White, 39, Carroll, further proceedings to be scheduled. First degree theft — Chance R. Pint, 40, 618 N. 16th St., ...

City moves to take downtown buildings

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The Fort Dodge city government is moving to seize two fire-damaged downtown buildings, which will likely be knocked down if the effort to take possession of them is successful. The buildings are three-story brick structures located at 1101 and 1107 Central Avenue. City Manager David ...