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Webster County sheriff’s deputy resigns amid investigations

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FORT DODGE — A Webster County deputy has resigned amid investigations by local and state officials. According to Webster County Sheriff Luke Fleener, Deputy Sheriff Trevir Michehl was placed on administrative leave on July 15. On the advice of Webster County Attorney Darren Driscoll, an ...

Fort Dodge man pleads guilty to sexual abuse

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FORT DODGE — A Fort Dodge man pleaded guilty and was sentenced Monday to 110 years in prison for sexually abusing three children over the past 15 years. Christopher J. Novencido, 44, pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree sexual abuse. In his plea, he admitted to assaulting three ...

VDMC Auxiliary supports hospital with donations

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Van Diest Medical Center — VDMC — recently received some new patient care items, all thanks to the generosity of the VDMC Auxiliary. These items, valued at more than $20,000, will benefit several areas throughout the hospital—including the Infusion Center, inpatient unit, Van Diest ...

Hotel Motel Tax Board will meet Wednesday and Thursday

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Webster City’s Hotel Motel Tax Board will meet twice this week to determine grant recipients from the latest round of requests. The board will meet Wednesday in the council chambers, City Hall, 400 Second Street, Webster City. This meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The first portion of the ...