Local Elections, Legal Outcomes, and Legislative Vacancies Dominate News Cycle – sept. 26, 2025
Fort Dodge and the wider region are focused on upcoming elections, a recent guilty plea in a disturbing case, and the process of filling a vacancy in the iowa House as of today, september 26, 2025.These developments impact local governance, public safety, and representation in the state legislature.
A special election is scheduled for December 9 to determine who will succeed former state Rep. Mike Sexton in the Iowa House.Simultaneously, the school board election is gaining momentum with three candidates vying for three available seats. Elsewhere, a Fort Dodge woman has admitted guilt to a felony charge related to the improper handling of human remains.
Three candidates are competing for three open positions on the school board, according to reports. Details regarding the candidates and their platforms are forthcoming as the election nears.
In legal news, a Fort dodge woman pleaded guilty to abuse of a corpse, a class C felony, for her involvement in moving a body. The case is proceeding through the legal system, with sentencing pending.
the December 9th special election will allow voters to choose Sexton’s replacement in the Iowa House. the outcome will influence legislative decisions impacting the region.
