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Fort Dodge · Fort DodgeThe incident happened around 8:40 a.m. on Saturday when police came to a distress call that reported a person inside of the residence was "exhibiting out of control behavior" and had allegedly hurt a dog at the home. According to a media release from the Fort Dodge Police Department, officers entered the home and found a man armed with two knives who allegedly ran toward the officers. An officer discharged his firearm, resulting in the death of the man.See the Story
Iowa authorities investigate after man shot, killed by police at Fort Dodge home Saturday
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Fort Dodge · Fort DodgeOfficers were dispatched to a distress call at a residence in the 1500 block of Fourth Avenue South around 8:40 a.m. The caller reported that an individual within the residence was out of control and allegedly injured a dog. When officers entered the residence, a male subject armed with two knives ran at the officers. An officer on the scene discharged his firearm, resulting in the death of the subject.See the Story
Police shoot, kill man following distress call at residence in central Iowa
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Fort Dodge · Fort DodgeThe Fort Dodge Community School District is giving back to its employees. Some 500-plus employees will soon receive a one-time bonus from the District. Bonuses come from a surplus in the general fund caused by an inability to fill open teaching positions. For example, full-time teacher $1,000. Half-time teachers will get $500.See the Story
Central Iowa school district giving a big 'thank you' to staff
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Fort Dodge · Fort DodgeCentral Iowa school district giving a big 'thank you' to staff. 500-plus employees will receive a one-time bonus from the District. The bonuses come from a surplus in the general fund caused by an inability to fill open teaching positions. Some 500 employees will be getting bonuses based on full-time employment, for example.See the Story
Central Iowa school district giving a big 'thank you' to staff
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Fort Dodge · Fort DodgeThe Fort Dodge Community School District did not say how much, but the district did say it would provide bonuses to all employees. These are a one-time payment to address short staffing over the last few years. Staff shortages have become commonplace throughout Iowa school districts. Lawmakers are working on a bill to give districts money to boost salaries for new and current teachers and support staff.See the Story
Fort Dodge announces bonuses for all school district employees
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Fort Dodge · Fort DodgeSummit Carbon Solutions announced this week that Valero ethanol plants, including the plant near Charles City, would be part of its five-state carbon dioxide pipeline. Summit Carbon Solutions proposes to partner with 57 ethanol plants across Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska to capture carbon dioxide. Summit will need to get approval in all five states to complete the project as planned.See the Story
Proposed Summit Carbon pipeline would add Charles City and other Valero plants
Fort Dodge · Fort DodgeQuanterious L. Altman, 19, was arrested following the early morning shooting of 18-year-old Adrian D. Grover on May 13, 2023. He was charged with first-degree murder, a class A felony, and first- degree harassment, an aggravated misdemeanor. At Friday's hearing, Altman pleaded guilty to the following charges:Voluntary manslaughter while armed with a dangerous weapon.See the Story
Fort Dodge teen charged with murder for May 2023 shooting pleads guilty to lesser charges
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Fort Dodge · Fort DodgeA final reading for proposed gas and electric franchise fees in Fort Dodge is now on hold. The city council tabled the reading Monday night after receiving a petition from residents to push the fees to a special election. The first two readings were recently approved. The 5% franchise fees would provide money to pay for eight additional police officers in the city.See the Story
Fort Dodge franchise fees could go to special election
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