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2 hrs ago | The Daily Freeman-Journal

Vehicle pursuit leads to arrest

At 4:26 a.m., the WCPD received information that Dominic Michael Mutchler, 18, of Webster City, had stolen a vehicle and was heading toward the Kum & Go Convenience Store .

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Related Topix: Webster City, IA, Hamilton County, IA

Mon May 28, 2012

The Daily Freeman-Journal

Stratford looks at options for Swedish cabin

When the Stratford City Council met in regular monthly session for May, two public hearings were on the agenda.

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Related Topix: Stratford, IA, Hamilton County, IA

Sun May 27, 2012

The Messenger

Brushy Creek fishing derby is Saturday

The first Friday, Saturday and Sunday in June are statewide free fishing days, when any Iowa resident can fish without a license.

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Sat May 26, 2012

The Messenger

Chase leads to charges

A Badger teen suspected of forcing a female into a vehicle at knife point, leading officers on a high-speed chase and damaging vehicles belonging to the Fort Dodge Police Department and Iowa State Patrol made his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court Saturday.

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Thu May 24, 2012

The Messenger

Community Foundation drive a success

Gear For Kids, a recent athletic gear drive held by the Fort Dodge Community Foundation and United Way, was a tremendous success, according to Mary Jo Wagner, foundation development director.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Fort Dodge, IA

Tue May 22, 2012

The Messenger

In the running

The North Central Ag Industrial Park was the focal point of discussion among Webster County Supervisor candidates Tuesday evening at a pre-primary forum hosted by Well Informed Webster People.

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Related Topix: Callender, IA, Fort Dodge, IA

Mon May 21, 2012

The Messenger

Weighs in on Sunkissed closing

I was not surprised to read Sunkissed Meadows was closed. Of course no one goes there.

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Sun May 20, 2012

The Messenger

FD council returns to Iowa Central

The Fort Dodge City Council will return to Iowa Central Community College on Monday for its weekly meeting.

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Related Topix: Fort Dodge, IA

The Messenger

St. Edmond Ball succeeds

The 29th annual Friends of St. Edmond Ball was a great success for the many supporters of Catholic education in the Fort Dodge Community.

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Sat May 19, 2012

The Messenger

Some have a mission, some just want to shop

Tami Davis, of Goldfield came to the first Hillbilly Sale of the 2012 summer season on the Webster County Fairgrounds with a specific purpose and goal.

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Related Topix: Duncombe, IA, Home Gardening, Home

Tue May 15, 2012

The Messenger

CJ Bio America groundbreaking Monday

About 170 new jobs, better prices for farm commodities, and deeper ties between Iowa and South Korea were celebrated Monday afternoon with a groundbreaking ceremony that formally launched construction of the CJ Bio America plant in Webster County.

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Related Topix: Iowa, Asian-American, Korean-American, Agriculture, Science

The Messenger

Calcium Products rebates approved

Council members unanimously approved a development agreement with Calcium Products Inc.

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Fri May 11, 2012

The Messenger

U.S. 20 work moves ahead on time

Dakin Schultz, a planner with the Iowa Department of Transportation, told the group as well as members of the community that most projects have already begun, or are on the schedule to be completed.

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Related Topix: Sac County, IA, Correctionville, IA

Tue May 08, 2012

The Messenger

Making a difference

Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc. is the community action agency that serves low-income families in Webster County.

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Sun May 06, 2012

The Messenger

Duane Bill Fishing Derby is Saturday

For the seventh year, kids will have a chance to learn about fishing and have some fun at Duane Bill's Friendly Fishing Derby, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Badger Lake in John F. Kennedy Memorial Park.

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Related Topix: Halbur, IA

Sat May 05, 2012

The Messenger

News of record: May 5, 2012

A Fort Dodge man has been arrested on charges of having a handgun with him, after being convicted of a felony.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Fort Dodge, IA, Lehigh, IA, Eagle Grove, IA

Thu May 03, 2012

The Messenger

Three stores hit in one night

Investigators are looking into three different incidents at convenience stores in small towns in Webster County, and speculating that they may be connected.

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Wed May 02, 2012

The Messenger

Gear For Kids aims to help needy

Fort Dodge Community Foundation and United Way is reaching out to the community again, this time to help needy kids this summer.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

The Messenger

Grassley talks new farm bill during FD stop

Direct payments to growers would be eliminated, but the crop insurance program would remain ''pretty much like it is,'' under the farm bill now before the U.S. Senate, Sen.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Immigration Reform, Fort Dodge, IA, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

Tue May 01, 2012

The Messenger

One dead in Webster County crash

The accident was reported around 3:41 p.m. near the corner of U.S. Highway 169 and Webster County Road C66.

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