Iowa Cornfields Hit Hard by Wet Spring
The latest crop report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Iowa's cornfields have been hit hard by the wet spring. Twelve percent of the crop is in poor condition, worse among the 18 leading corn growing states. Monday's report says 4 pe
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Law Enforcement Takes Part in Railroad Crossing Enforcement Blitz
Several members of area law enforcement participated in a safety operation through Union Pacific Railroad's Crossing Accident Reduction Education and Safety program this morning. For about three hours, officers with the Fort Dodge Police Deparment, We
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Storm Lake Fire Determined as Accidental
Fire officials in Storm Lake have determined that a fire at a local business was accidental. On Saturday evening, fire crews were dispatched to Joyce's Greenery on East Fifth Street and found a large fire on the north side of the business. Crews had t
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Des Moines Man to Stand Trial for 39 Year-Old Cold Case
A trial has been set for a Des Moines man charged with first-degree murder in the 1974 death of a 17-year-old Ottumwa girl. Today, the trial for 67-year-old Robert Eugene Pilcher was scheduled for October 15. Pilcher has pleaded not guilty to first-degree
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Ackley Woman Sentenced for Sexual Contact with Students
A judge has sentenced an Ackley woman to up to five years in prison for having sexual contact with at least three students. 25 year-old former Aplington-Parkersburg teacher Ashley Anderson learned the sentence during a hearing Monday at the Butler County
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Webster County "Freedom Rock" Coming to Fort Dodge
Efforts are ongoing to place a patriotic "freedom rock" in each of Iowa's 99 counties, and the city of Fort Dodge can expect to be the site of Webster County's edition. City officials learned last week that Webster County's freedom r
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Public Meeting Scheduled for Humboldt Co. Bridge Replacement
The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting next week to discuss a proposed bridge replacement on Iowa 15 in Humboldt County. The public is invited to attend the meeting on Thursday, June 27 between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Wes
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Boone Woman ID'd After Being Struck by Train
Boone police identified a woman who was struck and killed by a train late last week. Boone Police responded to a call late Friday that a pedestrian had been hit. Officers found 47-year-old Boone resident Nancy Vartanian who died at the Union Pacific
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Man Rescued in Clear Lake
A boater was rescued from Clear Lake after he grew exhausted while swimming to his children. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says 40-year-old Clear Lake resident Scott Davis was boating with his wife and four children on Saturday. Two
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Ankeny Father Charged in Daughter's Shooting Death
Police have charged an Ankeny father after they say he shot his 18-year-old daughter to death in the apartment they shared. Police say someone in the apartment called 911 around 5:30 p.m. Friday to report a shooting. Officers arrived to find Emily Hazelba
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Fort Dodge Relay for Life Next Week
The American Cancer Society is getting set to host the annual Relay for Life event in Fort Dodge a week from today. Taking place at Dodger Stadium, registration for the Relay for Life will begin at 5:00 Friday afternoon and the event will go until midnigh
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NWS Confirms Five Iowa Tornadoes
The National Weather Service has confirmed a total of 5 tornadoes touched down across the state on Wednesday evening. Survey teams said three tornadoes occurred in Wright and Franklin Counties while two others were confirmed northeast of Hampton. The most
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Sen. Harkin Calls for Nickelodeon Junk Food, Sugar Ad Ban
Senator Tom Harkin and three other U.S. Senators are asking Nickelodeon to ban ads targeted at children that promote and sell junk food and sugar. Nickelodeon says in a statement it is committed to fighting childhood obesity but will ``leave the science o
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Dayton Community Celebrates the Life of Kathlynn Shepard
Over 500 people have filled into the Southeast Webster Grand Middle School gym to celebrate the life of 15 year-old Kathlynn Shepard. Shepard was abducted on May 20 in Dayton and her body was found late Friday night in the Des Moines River under the Kate
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Shepard Memorial is Today
A memorial service has been scheduled for a 15-year-old Dayton girl who was kidnapped and remained missing for more than two weeks before her body was discovered in the Des Moines river. A public service for Kathlynn Shepard is set for 1 p.m. this a
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Tornado Touchdowns Reported in Northern Iowa
Weather officials say multiple tornadoes have touched ground in northern Iowa, causing damage to homes and businesses. The National Weather Service says spotters reported yesterday at least two tornados on the ground alongside one another near Hampton in
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Alliant Responding to Storm Power Outages
Alliant Energy says more than 2,700 customers in northern Iowa were without power due to severe weather yesterday. The company says crews are working to restore power in the Belmond area in Wright County after severe weather damaged transmission and distr
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Power Restored Following Des Moines Explosions
Power has been restored to most buildings in downtown Des Moines following underground explosions that blew manhole covers off the street. Des Moines Police were called just before 2:45 Wednesday morning to the area of 4th Street and Court Avenue by an ex
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Property Tax Cuts Signed Into Law
Governor Terry Branstad has signed a bill into law designed to cut property taxes for Iowa businesses, saying it will ``make it easier for Iowa businesses to invest in growth.'' The measure Branstad signed represents a compromise between Sen
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Webster County Institutes Smoking Ban
Also, the Webster County Board of Supervisors approved a smoking ban on all county property. According to the resolution, a ban on smoking on county owned property will take effect on July 1, and includes county buildings, county owned sidewaks and parkin
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Beal: Lawmakers Addressing Kathlynn Shepard Case
Following the abduction and killing of Kathlynn Shepard, one state lawmaker says efforts are already underway to avoid a similar situation from happening again. While the 2013 legislative session has ended, State Senator Darryl Beal says he's met with
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Anti-Abortion License Plates Coming to Iowa
Some Iowa license plates soon will carry an anti-abortion message, ``Choose Life.'' Iowa Right to Life said Tuesday that the plates soon will be arriving at county treasurers' offices. The organization had to secure at least 500 plate applicat
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Storm Lake Man Accused of Multiple Vehicle Thefts
A Storm Lake man is in custody following an alleged series of vehicle thefts. Pocahontas County Sheriff Bob Lampe says 49 year-old James Thompson is facing multiple counts, including 3rd degree burglary and four counts of operating a motor vehicle without
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Two Vie for Webster County Attorney Appointment
The Webster County Board of Supervisors will interview two candidates in the next week to fill the vacant County Attorney position. The board accepted the applications submitted by Webster County First Assistant Attorney Cori Coleman and Ames-based attorney Daniel Gonnerman. Coleman has been with the Webster County Attorney's Office since July of 2006, while Gonnerman currently has a
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FD Council Approves Wage Increases; Hires Fire Chief
The Fort Dodge city council approved raises for several non-union employees during its meeting last night. A total of 61 employees will receive a 1.25 percent raise on July 1 and a 2 percent raise on January 1. The raises, which mirror raises given to the
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FDCSD Approves Option to Sell Middle School Buildings
The Fort Dodge Community School District has approved an option to sell two middle school buildings to a developer wanting to convert them into apartment complexes. Under the plan, Missouri-based Foutch Brothers LLC has the option to purchase both Phillip
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Memorial Service Scheduled for Kathlynn Shepard
A memorial service has been scheduled for a 15-year-old Dayton girl who was missing for weeks before her body was discovered in the Des Moines river. Palmer and Swank Funeral Homes says a service for Kathlynn Shepard will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
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DCI Official Based in Fort Dodge on Paid Leave
A prominent Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation supervisor has been suspended with pay for more than a month as a result of a personnel matter. Officials say Special Agent in Charge Larry Hedlund has been on administrative leave since May 1. Based in
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Branstad Calls for Sentencing Provisions Review
Governor Terry Branstad has called for a review of sentencing provisions Monday following the death of Kathlynn Shepard. Speaking today, Branstad says it is appropriate to review these provisions especially as it affects violent, sexual predators are a ba
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Body Identified as Kathlynn Shepard
The state medical examiner's office has identified a body found in the Des Moines River on Friday as Kathlynn Shepard's. Following an autopsy completed Saturday, Chief State Medical Examiner Dr. Julia Goodin ruled Shepard's death a homicide
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FD Council Meets Tonight; Could Hire Fire Chief
The Fort Dodge City Council could approve the hire of a new fire chief when it meets tonight. During its regular session, the council is expected to formally accept the retirement of Chief David Leurs and hire Kent Hulett as the city's next fire chief
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Cedar Falls Considers Switch to Part Time Mayor
Officials in Cedar Falls will discuss a proposal to shift to a part-time mayor. A task force has recommended the change as the city tries to prevent a budget shortfall. The salary for a part-time mayor could run between $6,500 and $30,000. Current Mayor
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Branstad Still Wants Cyberbullying Legislation
A bill designed to crack down on cyberbullying failed to advance in the Legislature this year, but Gov. Terry Branstad says he plans to keep working to toughen Iowa's anti-bullying laws. Branstad said last week he would hold another state summit on
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Suspicious Package Destroyed in Iowa City
A suspicious package has been destroyed in Iowa City. The Johnson County bomb squad was called in Sunday evening after Iowa City police checked a report of the package. Police blocked off the area near a U.S. Bank branch on East Washington Street. While
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Body Believed to be Kathlynn Shepard Found
Authorities in Boone County say they have found a body believed to be of 15 year-old Kathlynn Shepard. During an early Saturday morning news conference, officials say the body was found in the Des Moines River south of Ogden under the Kate Shelley Bridge. An autopsy is scheduled for today. Webster County Sheriff Jim Stubbs says while the outcome is not what was hoped for, it does bring a sense of
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Warland Charged in April Burglary
A Fort Dodge man is behind bars after a burglary in April. 23 year old Logan Warland allegedly broke into a home at 2551 22nd Ave. North. The homeowner returned home during the burglary and confronted the suspect, but Warland fled. Based
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Brown Charged in December Accident
20 year old Austin Brown made his initial appearance today in magistrate court on two counts of vehicular homicide. In December of 2012, Brown allegedly caused the deaths of Joseph Reigelsberger and Deborah Lundt south of Kennedy Park. Brown
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Levin Guilty of Murder, Kidnapping
It took a Webster County jury just two hours to reach a guilty verdict in the trial of 21 year old Kirk Levin. Levin had been charged with first degree murder in the death of his mother and 3rd degree kidnapping in the case of Jessica Vega.
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Market on Central Returns
Market on Central is back starting this Saturday. The market features a variety of foods, activities, and items for sale, according to director Cheryl O’Hearn. The market meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month
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Hedlund Attorney: He'll Be Vindicated
The attorney for an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation supervisor who has been on leave since May 1 says he believes his client will be vindicated and allowed to return to work. Attorney Tom Duff says Special Agent in Charge Larry Hedlund has been ``
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Free Fishing Derby
Families looking for free fun this weekend can check out the fishing derby at brushy creek. The event goes from 10 til noon on Saturday at fish pier point. The event is part of free fishing weekend and will teach people how to fish, how to tie
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Football Camp to be held Tuesday
Football players entering grades 7 and 8 this fall in Fort Dodge are able to take part in the next generation dodger football camp starting Tuesday. The camp will gives players an opportunity to develop playing skills, help develop them into
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River Search Resumes for Shepard
Authorities have resumed the river search for 15 year old Kathlynn Shepard. The search had been suspended because of recent rains and flooding in the area. Crews have searched over 250 square miles of land and have suspended the official ground search
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Dairy Plant Loses License
A dairy plant in northern Iowa has lost its license because of food safety concerns. An administrative law judge ruled yesterday in favor of the state Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, which revoked the dairy plant permit for Meinders Farm
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Northwest Bank Lease Discussed
The board of supervisors met Tuesday and discussed a lease for Northwest Bank. The bank's second location is on 1st Avenue South in a county owned building. The proposed lease was $8,000 per month, but some board members had reservations
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New Home for Community Christian School
The Fort Dodge Board of Adjustment recently approved a new site for Community Christian School. The school is currently located on 10th Avenue North. The school has 50 students in K-8th grades and 35 in preschool. The board approved the
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Northwest Iowa Woman Faces Charges After Abduction
A northwest Iowa woman could face two felony counts of violating a custodial order. 30 year old Cari Ann Eich allegedly abducted her two boys, ages one month and four years old in Monona County Tuesday. A state-wide amber alert was issued and
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Eich Arrested After Abduction
A northwest Iowa woman could face two felony counts of violating a custodial order. 30 year old Cari Ann Eich allegedly abducted her two boys, ages one month and four years old in Monona County yesterday. A state-wide amber alert was issued and the boys were found safe a couple hours later. Early reports said that Eich could be under the influence of meth, but officials said she
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Summer Fun at the Fort Dodge Public Library
The Fort Dodge Public Library is gearing up a great summer of reading. The library has two new reading programs this summer, including a program called parents as reading partners, a program designed to get kids and their parents reading together.
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Online Driver License Renewal Coming in July
The Iowa Department of Transportation is hoping to have an online driver license renewal website up and running by mid-July. Under the new system, drivers between 18 and 72 can renew driver's licenses through the state Department of Transportation
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Levin Jury Seated
Jury selection for the trial of an Early man accused of killing his mother in January has concluded. A jury of seven men and six women will hear the case of 21 year old Kirk Levin. He is charged with first degree murder in the death of his
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Street Closures
Several streets will be closed to facilitate sewer cleaning and inspection over the next six weeks. According to the city of Fort Dodge, Central Iowa Televising and Hydro-Klean will be working on the sanitary sewer mains in the following areas:
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Mid American Energy Holds Meeting
Mid American Energy and The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance held a meeting yesterday to discuss several issues with residents. One of the topics discussed was a rate increase that was recently proposed. Rates have remained the same since
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Levin Trial Starts Monday
The trial of an Early man accused of killing his mother in January will start today in Fort Dodge. 21 year old Kirk Levin is charged with first degree murder in the death of his mother Marilyn Schimitt. His lawyer had asked for a change of
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Frontier Days Parade Awards
The Annual Frontier Days Parade was held on Saturday with over 125 entries participating. Each float was judged based on their category, originality, creativity, and effort. The committee then chose winners for several categories and handed
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Hulett Nominated for Fire Chief Position
Pending approval of the city council, Fort Dodge will have a new Fire Chief in June. Candidate Kent Hulett from Belvidere, Illinois was the candidate nominated to replace retiring fire chief David Luers. City Manager David Fierke says he chose
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Libby to Resign
According to Fort Dodge Community Schools director of communications Jennifer Lane, Fort Dodge Middle school principal Joe Libby will resign at the end of the current school year. Libby announced his resignation late on Friday. He has been wit
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Growth Alliance to hold Export Meeting
The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance will also host an export marketing meeting on Tuesday June 4th at 10 at the Starlite Hotel in Fort Dodge. The meeting will present a market update from Jose Jimenez, the Iowa Economic Authority representative i
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Callendar School to be Repurposed
An elementary school building in Callender that has been empty for several years could become a winery. Bill and Cindy Bush of Garden Winery in Gowrie turned in a proposal to the Prairie Valley Community School District to purchase the building's
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Greater Fort Dodge Alliance to Host Export Marketing Meeting Today
The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance will also host an export marketing meeting on Tuesday June 4th at 10 at the Starlite Hotel in Fort Dodge. The meeting will present a market update from Jose Jimenez, the Iowa Economic Authority representative
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Branstad to sign Education Reform Bil
Governor Terry Branstad will sign an education reform bill into law at Des Moines North High School this morning. The education plan includes more basic school funding for the next two years, as well as more money for districts that adopt a program to
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Frontier Days Continues Today
The 39th annual Frontier Days runs through the weekend, featuring a wide-range of family-friendly activities. The three-day festival is highlighted by the annual Frontier Days parade, which will kick off at 10:00 Saturday morning and march through Central
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Greater Fort Dodge Alliance to Host Meeting Monday
The Great Fort Dodge Alliance and Mid American Energy will host a meeting on Monday to update citizens on recent projects. Topics to be discussed at the meeting include a $1.9 billion wind generation expansion and the conclusions from the 3 year
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Frontier Days is this Weekend
An annual Fort Dodge tradition is back starting today. The 39th annual Frontier Days kicks off today and runs through the weekend, featuring a wide-range of family-friendly activities. The three-day festival is highlighted by the annual Frontier Days
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Iowa DNR Urges Caution at Twin Lakes
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is warning people to stay out of the water at Treman Park on the north shore this weekend. Recent heavy rains have caused bacteria levels in the water to rise above acceptable levels. Officials say that
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Softball Stars Camp Sign Up
Registration for the 2013 Softball Stars Camp is due by June 1st. The camp is for students in grades kindergarten thorugh sixth in Fort Dodge or the surrounding area. According to a press release from the Fort Dodge Community School District, the
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Hampton Doctor Sentenced
A doctor in northern Iowa charged with sex abuse and sexual exploitation was sentenced yesterday. 40 year old Hampton resident Brian Hansen was sentenced to a suspended 5 year sentence and 5 years of probation on Thursday. Hansen accepted a
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Mid American Energy to Purchase Las Vegas-based Company
Des Moines-based Mid American Energy recently announced plans to purchase Las Vegas based Nevada Energy. In the deal, Mid American would get about $66 billion in assets and would serve about 8.4 million customers. Mid America
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Search for Shepard Suspended
The search for 15 year old Kathlynn Shepard has officially been suspended, according to a press release from the Department of Public Safety. Officials stated that more than 250 square miles in three counties have been searched and investigators
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Hampton Doctor Charged with Sex Abuse
A 40-year-old doctor in northern Iowa has been charged with sex abuse and sexual exploitation. Court records say Dr. Brian Hansen, of Hampton, faces eight felony counts. He's accused of forcing a woman to have sex and using his position as a counselor
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Van Zyl Staying in Fort Dodge
The Fort Dodge Community School District said yesterdaythat Superintendent Doug Van Zyl was not selected for the Cedar Falls Superintendent position. In an email, district Communications Director Jennifar lane says Van Zyl said is happy
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Father of Kathlynn Shepard Addresses Grassley
The father of 15 year-old Kathlynn Shepard addressed Senator Chuck Grassley and called for mandatory sentencing of violent offenders. Yesterday morning, Senator Grassley held a town hall meeting at the Fort Dodge Public Library that was attended by about
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Authorities Working to Link Klunder with Morrisey, Cook Abductiosn
An Iowa police chief says he hopes to know next week whether sex offender Michael Klunder is linked to the abduction and slaying of two cousins who vanished last year while riding bikes. Evansdale Chief Kent Smock said today investigators are trying to
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Authorties Regrouping Search Efforts for Shepard
Authorities regrouped their search efforts Tuesday for a missing 15 year old Dayton girl. Kathlynn Shepard has been missing since last Monday, when she and a friend were abducted walking home from school. Heavy rain hampered search efforts
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Levin Seeks Second Location Change
Lawyers for an Early man accused of killing his mother in January have asked for a second trial relocation. A judge granted a change of venue two weeks ago, bringing the trial for Kirk Levin to Fort Dodge. The request was made due to the media
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2 Year Old Boy Drowns in Weekend Accident
A 2-year-old boy from Emmetsburg drowned over the weekend. The boy was one of three children inside a pickup truck that slipped into gear and rolled into Five Island Lake on Saturday night. The other two children were rescued from the submerged truck, but
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Van Zyl Still in Running for Cedar Falls Superintendent Job
The Cedar Falls Board of Education met privately Tuesday for four hours but ended the meeting without deciding who to hire. officials say that no decisions have been made and another meeting hasn't been scheduled. The board is choosing between four ca
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Iowa Dealing with Significant Flooding
Much of Iowa is likely to deal with flooding this week as more rain falls on ground that is already saturated. The National Weather Service says 3-to-6 inches of rain is expected across Iowa this week after 6-to-8 inches of rain fell in the past few days.
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13 Counties Declared Disasters
WITH THE RECENT FLOODING, GOVERNOR TERRY BRANSTAD RECENTLY DECLARED SEVERAL COUNTIES IN IOWA DISASTERS. RESIDENTS IN 13 COUNTIES, INCLUDING CHEROKEE, IDA, AND BUENA VISTA, ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR STATE ASSISTANCE TO HELP IN RECOVERY FROM THE STORMS.
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FD Community Schools Offering Middle School Tours
The Fort Dodge Community School District has announced dates in July to show off the new middle school building to students and the community. Beginning Friday July 26, various groups of students and staff will have the opportunity to tour the building, c
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Safety Village Sign Up Going on Now
The Fort Dodge Fire Department is accepting sign-ups for the 2nd annual Safety Village day camp. The week-long camp is open to children who have completed kindergarten and first grade this school year, and will teach children safety and prevention in a li
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Scaled Back Search Continues for Shepard
State and local investigators expect to meet today to plan the next steps in their search for a missing 15-year-old Dayton girl. DCI Special Agent Bill Kietzman says the meeting will give investigators an opportunity to determine their next "reasonable"
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"Scaled Back" Search Ongoing for Shepard
Law enforcement officials say they are scaling back their searches in an effort to find a 15 year-old Dayton girl whas has been missing since Monday. in a news release, the Iowa Divising of Public Safety says after four and a half days of broad and exhaus
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Klunder Ex-Girlfriend Worried for Safety Following Prison Release
The ex-girlfriend of Michael Klunder says in court documents that she worried he would harm her family after his release from prison in 2011, citing prior threats and abuse. The woman had a child with Klunder and the two lived together in 1991, when
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Derailment Causes Ethanol Spill in Little Cedar River
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says about 49,000 gallons of ethanol leaked from railroad tanker cars after a derailment east of Charles City. The DNR says Friday the leak into the Little Cedar River was greater than had been previously estimated
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Cyclone Fans Meet Coaches
Hundreds of loyal Iowa State Cyclone fans turned out yesterday to meet their favorite coaches and score a few autographs. The Cyclone Nation Tour rolled into Fort Dodge for the first time since 2010 and was held at Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota yesterday
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Board of Regents Freezes Tuition at State Schools
The Board of Regents is following up on its promise of freezing tuition at Iowa's public universities now that an education budget is in the books. The board says the undergraduate tuition freeze, which will be applied for the 2013 to 2014 school year
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Branstad Seeks Disaster Aid
Governor Terry Branstad has requested a presidential disaster declaration to help 19 Iowa counties affected by severe weather last month. Branstad wants to use public assistance funds to rebuild roads, bridges and other damaged infrastructure affected by
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FDSH Commencement This Weekend
Fort Dodge Senior High graduation is set for this Sunday. Commencement will be held at 1:30pm at Dodger Stadium, with the gates opening at 12:30pm for general seating. Seating will only be allowed in the west bleachers, with handicap seating available on
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Search for Shepard Enters Fourth Day
Law enforcement officials released new details yesterday afternoon in the case of a 15 year-old Dayton girl who has been missing since Monday. DCI Special Agent Bill Kietzman confirmed that blood evidence was found at the scene where 15 year-old Kathlynn
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12 Year-Old Abduction Escapee Tells Her Story
As the search continues for 15 year-old Kathlyn Shepard, the 12 year-old girl who was able to escape from Michael Klunder has come forward. Desi, as she is known to her friends, said in a statement to the Dayton Leader that Klunder pulled over and asked t
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St Eds Takes on Manson-NW Webster in Sunny 99.7 Baseball Game of the Week
The St Edmond baseball team will be going for their third straight win to open the season tonight. After opening the season with wins over North Union and Prairie Valley, the Gaels will travel to Manson to take on Manson Northwest Webster. In two games, S
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Shepard Search Heads Into Third Day
Search crews continue looking for a 15 year-old Dayton girl A map provided in a news release Wednesday afternoon shows search crews primarily targeting areas south of Dayton and in northern Boone County. Yesterday morning, DCI Special Agent Bi
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Britt Hires Police Chief
A small northern Iowa city has hired a local police officer as its new police chief. The city of Britt hired Bob Sankey during the City Council's meeting last night. Sankey has been a full-time police officer for the city for five years. He will repla
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Iowa Senate Approves Federal Health Care Funding
The Iowa Senate has approved a deal to accept federal funding to provide health care coverage to low-income residents. The deal was included in the $1.7 billion state Health and Human Services budget, which includes funding for the departments of Public H
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DCI: Still Optomistic Shepard is Alive
Search crews continue looking for a 15 year-old Dayton girl 48 hours after she was reported missing. A map provided in a news release this afternoon shows search crews primarily targeting areas south of Dayton and in northern Boone County. This morn
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'PlayDate' Wins Open For Business Challenge
The Fort Dodge Community Foundation and the North Central Iowa Small Business Development Center have announced the first Open for Business winner. Playdate, an indoor playground and party destination coming to Fort Dodge, was chosen out of 15 area new bu
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Shepard Searchers Looking Near Targeted Areas
Authorities released new details yesterday afternoon in the case of the abduction of two Dayton girls. DCI Special Agent Bill Kietzman confirmed that Michael Klunder, the man suspected of abducting 15 year-old Kathlynn Shepard and another 12 year-old girl
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SSMID Approves Support of Frontier Days, Market on Central
The Fort Dodge Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District will be contributing financially to two upcoming events taking place in town. The SSMID Board voted unanimously to contribute $750 to become the sponsor of the June 1 Frontier Days parade. The m
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'Open For Business' Winner Announced Today
The Fort Dodge Community Foundation and the North Central Iowa Small Business Development Center will announce the first Open for Business winner today. The Open for Business Challenge will award a $10,000 grand prize to a start-up or transitioning small
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State Lawmakers Could Wrap Up 2013 Session Soon
Iowa lawmakers are expected back in the state Capitol today and legislative leaders say they are close to concluding the 2013 session. There was no floor action in the state House or Senate on Monday or Tuesday. Legislative leaders say votes could soon co
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