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šŸŒ± What the new federal lawsuit alleges about a Fort Dodge police shooting

Fort Dodge, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Fort Dodge! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What the new federal lawsuit alleges about a Fort Dodge police shooting
  • Former Dodgerā€™s daughter Audi Crooks makes a Big 12 move
  • How Fort Dodge landlords are pushing back on Iowaā€™s tax overhaul

Also on today's calendar: FDPL Board Meeting and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 72, low: 43.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Fort Dodge lawsuit filed in 2024 police shooting death (kcci.com) ā€” A federal lawsuit has been filed against the city of Fort Dodge, its police department, and four officers over the 2024 fatal shooting of resident Tyler Stansberry during a mental-health crisis. The suit alleges negligent use of force in his home, while the Iowa Attorney General previously ruled the officersā€™ actions legally justified and declined criminal charges.
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ā€¢ Crooks is headed to Oklahoma State (messengernews.net) ā€” Fort Dodge readers may recognize the local connection: Audi Crooksā€™ late father, Jimmie Crooks, was a standout at Fort Dodge Senior High. Now, Audi is using her final year of eligibility to transfer from Iowa State to Oklahoma State, joining the Cowgirls after a record-setting junior season and a decorated high school career at Bishop Garrigan.
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ā€¢ Iowa House lawmakers hold public hearing, amend Senate property tax bill ā€¢ Iowa Capital Dispatch (iowacapitaldispatch.com) ā€” A Fort Dodge landlords group is weighing in on a major Iowa property tax overhaul, warning it could make affordable housing harder to find. Lawmakers are debating competing House and Senate plans that cap local revenue growth, tweak school funding streams, and considerā€”but may dropā€”changes affecting gas taxes and multi-residential property taxes statewide.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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