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Former Webster County Supervisor Mark Campbell was recently appointed to the Iowa Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force. At the August 6th, 2025, Iowa DOGE Task Force Meeting, Campbell was listed on the electronic presentation materials. In the days…
The Dodger Area Rapid Transit (DART) / MIDAS Regional Transit Authority (RTA 5) will host two meetings to discuss the proposed increases in fares, as well as discontinuing the connection to Jefferson Lines. The proposed changes would take effect August…
An irregularity discovered in the City of Callender’s water testing supplies was discovered earlier this year, resulting in an operator surrendering his certification. The City’s water supply operation permit requires monitoring of free and total chlorine residuals daily at the…
The Fort Dodge Community School District will host a community forum about the bond referendum later this fall. The forum is scheduled for October 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM. It will be held in the Little Theater at Fort Dodge…
The Iowa Central Community College (ICCC) has agreed to begin physically posting meeting agendas following an Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB) complaint. The IPIB recently received a written complaint alleging ICCC of various violations of Iowa Code Chapter 21. Iowa…
Four locations for the Healthy Kids Iowa pilot program have been announced in Fort Dodge. The Healthy Kids Iowa Pilot Program allowed for expanded access to additional food throughout June, July, and August, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy items, grains,…
The City of Badger City Council will meet Monday for a scheduled meeting. Item C on the Regular Agenda is entitled Ordinance “25-337-Amending Fireworks chapter”. Badger is one of the communities in Webster County that restricted fireworks usage beyond what…
The City of Fort Dodge has announced it will temporarily lift its yard waste ban for a short period. The ban will be lifted beginning tomorrow Saturday, May 31st 2025 and extending through Jun 8th 2025. Residents are reminded that…
A troubled Fort Dodge property recently changed hands, according to Webster County Assessor online records. The building formerly known as Countryside Inn, situated at 324 Kenyon Road, was recently purchased by Rojohn Commercial Storage, LLC. Rojohn Commercial Storage, LLC is…
e Iowa National Guard will hold 24 community-based send-off ceremonies across the state from May 28–30, 2025, in honor of approximately 1,800 Iowa soldiers deploying to the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Operation Inherent Resolve is the…