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Go and Do: March 6, 2026

Local News

Around the area OTHO — The Otho United Methodist Church will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon SATURDAY in the church basement. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage and drinks for a freewill donation. LEHIGH — The Lehigh Methodist Church will hold its Second ...

New effort gets students back on track for diplomas

Local News

Giving individuals across the Fort Dodge Community School District another chance to finish their educational experience is at the heart of the new Gateway Program. “Conversations about this began in the spring of 2025,” District Superintendent Josh Porter said. “Our dropout rates ...

Controlled burns planned at Brushy Creek

News Brief

LEHIGH — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced that prescribed burning will be taking place at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area from mid-March through May. Detailed plans are created for each burn area and safety is always the No. 1 consideration in the timing and design of ...

News of Record: March 5, 2026

News of record

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A fight was reported in the 1200 block of South 22nd Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 10 block of South 15th Street. A theft was reported in the 600 block of South 18th Street. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 800 block of North ...