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Two shootings and one stabbing in less than 24 hours in Fort Dodge

March 28, 2025

By: Matt Scher, [email protected] Fort Dodge, IA – Two separate shootings and a stabbing in less than 24 hours have been reported in Fort Dodge, resulting in non-life threatening injuries. The first shooting occurred Thursday night [...]

Waldorf named Humboldt Volleyball coach

March 26, 2025

By: Matt Scher, [email protected] Humboldt, IA – A former coach of the Humboldt Wildcats volleyball program is returning to lead the school’s team for the upcoming 2025 season. Kara Waldorf was named as the new head [...]

Tornado drills to begin in Humboldt County

March 25, 2025

By: Matt Scher, [email protected] Humboldt, IA – Last Thursday, March 20 was the official start of spring and with the warmer temperatures comes an increased risk for severe weather. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, [...]

Humboldt County Pheasants Forever annual banquet set for Saturday

March 25, 2025

By: Matt Scher, [email protected] Humboldt, IA – Humboldt County Pheasants Forever’s annual banquet is set for this Saturday at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Joel Hanus is a Humboldt County Pheasants Forever board member and says there [...]

HCSD extends school year after two additional snow days last week

March 24, 2025

By: Matt Scher, [email protected] Humboldt, IA – The couple of March blizzards to affect the area didn’t just put a damper on the weather, but has also forced a local school district to extend its calendar [...]

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Two shootings and one stabbing in less than 24 hours in Fort Dodge

Waldorf named Humboldt Volleyball coach

Tornado drills to begin in Humboldt County

Humboldt County Pheasants Forever annual banquet set for Saturday

HCSD extends school year after two additional snow days last week

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Two shootings and one stabbing in less than 24 hours in Fort Dodge

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