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Voters in Webster County will not see anything on the ballot regarding a future jail this year, however there is still one more important ballot question that remains. In the early 2026 legislative session, a proposed Iowa Constitutional amendment passed its…
The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board recently investigated the placement of a campaign sign in Fort Dodge. A formal complaint was filed, alleging the Lahn for Governor Committee violated requirements outlined in Iowa Code Chapter 68A and corresponding administrative code prohibiting the…
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced $39.84 million in workforce housing tax credits to support development in 39 counties across the state. The awards will support 69 projects, expected to create 2,093 new residential units — 1,225 in…
DES MOINES, IA) — Iowa’s Crossroads of Global Innovation, a 720-acre industrial park in Fort Dodge, has earned an Iowa Certified Site designation through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), strengthening its ability to attract investment in bioscience, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy…
The Iowa Department of Corrections has reported the death of an inmate in Fort Dodge. According to the information released, Michael Anthony Williams, age 30, died at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility at 6:43 PM on Tuesday, July 14th 2026.…
DES MOINES– Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Ryan Kehm as a District Judge in Judicial District 2B. Kehm, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, is an Attorney at Crimmins & Kehm Law Firm. He received his undergraduate degree from…
Former Fort Dodge Mayor Matt Bemrich’s bid to seal trial evidence has been denied, a district associate judge ordered Wednesday. Last October, Bemrich was charged with operating while intoxicated after a traffic stop stemming from multiple alleged traffic violations. Shortly…
DES MOINES— Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed an executive order launching the Governor’s Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday to honor a quarter millennium of the United States of America marked by the signing of the Declaration of Independence. …
In celebration of National Homeownership Month, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa REALTORS® today announced two statewide initiatives. “Homeownership not only empowers families to build generational wealth and achieve financial stability, but it is also an economic catalyst, with…
