From our files: Dec. 26, 2017
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County emergency management: Federal aid eligibility threshold not likely to be reached
With the governor's disaster declaration in place, Fort Dodge and Webster County have access to state aid for recovery efforts after the May 16 heavy winds. But thanks to cooperation between the city and county and Fort Dodge's response plan, there might not be any need for any state aid, Forbes said.
Nestle Purina gives $30K to Trinity emergency room
Nestle Purina, through its Fort Dodge manufacturing facility, donated $30,000 towards the Emergency Room construction and renovation at Trinity Regional Medical Center. The donation enabled the hospital to renovate the Physician Sleep Room, which will help give physicians the rest they need when working long, overnight hours in the ER.
Sit-in is shut out
With the office closed, the group was not able to engage in a planned sit-in. A planned sit-in by a small group of Bold Iowa protesters at the downtown Fort Dodge offices of U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron, came to little Thursday when they found the office closed.
Bring out the HAWKS
The HAWKS are one of this year's featured warmup bands for the Shellabration featuring Huey Lewis & the News. The other warmup band is the group Far From Innocent.
Pence campaign plane slides off runway at New York City airport
No one was injured when the plane carrying Republican VP candidate Mike Pence slid off the runway at LaGuardia Airport in NYC according to The Associated Press. **Everyone is okay, including the candidate -- but the Pence campaign plane slid off runway upon landing at LaGuardia pic.twitter.com/EDG1GEjVnQ The plane made a rough impact when it landed.
Congressman blames – the left’ for controversy
U.S. Rep. Steve King defended the display of a small Confederate battle flag in his Washington, D.C., office Thursday, saying it is not a racist or pro-slavery symbol. During a town hall meeting at Friendship Haven, he said the controversy over the flag was created by "the left."