BARNUM — When Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School students return to class on Monday, they’ll go into the building through a revamped main entrance. And when it’s time for recess they’ll head to an all-new…
Roots & Return to recognize alumni artists
A special alumni art exhibition will begin Sept. 3 at the Iowa Central Art and Technology Gallery in Fort Dodge…
LifeServe blood drives planned for September in FD area
Every two seconds, someone’s life relies on a blood transfusion. Those in need range from burn victims to surgery patients…
First Women’s Equality Day Forum is Tuesday
The first Women’s Equality Day Forum in Fort Dodge will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at…
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To anyone traveling down Iowa Highway 7 west of Fort Dodge, it appears that the open ground at the industrial…
Main Street program reviewed
For someone seeing it for the first time, downtown Fort Dodge can make a big impression. Marcela Uribe came to…
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STARTING POINT
The experience and size of West Bend-Mallard were too much for the St. Edmond…
Gael harriers reset their goals for 2026
Tritons take down No. 1 Heartland
Both Humboldt and Algona are ranked in the preseason volleyball poll for Class 3A released by…
Humboldt, Algona in preseason volleyball rankings
Editorial
Certified site will add to momentum in Fort Dodge and Webster County
To the vast majority of Americans who are not in the business of finding locations where businesses can build huge new facilities, the concept of a certified site likely seems irrelevant to their lives. But having a certified site nearby means their community can attract businesses faster than many others. That means their town…
A large convoy of bicyclists cruised through Fort Dodge and parts of Webster County last weekend.…
To benefit their community, bicyclists hit the trails
Every industrial facility needs people to keep all of the different systems running so that the…
Elanco, Iowa Central launch innovative apprenticeship program
One of the various construction projects impacting local drivers this summer is north of Fort Dodge,…
Safety is driving construction of roundabouts
Local Lifestyle
Filling the hill
DAYTON — For 89 years, the Dayton Rodeo has built a reputation for bringing…
Local Business
Farm Progress Show will kick off the harvest season
Evergreen Internet announces fiber optic construction project for North and South Twin Lakes
UnityPoint Clinic Norma Schmoker Imaging Center earns ACR accreditations
Search launched for next leader for Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation
Lifestyle Briefs
Singer/pianist Tom Lichter will perform at the Fonda Arts Center on Aug. 30
FONDA — The Fonda Arts Center will host singer/pianist Tom Lichter at 3 p.m. on Aug. 30. Lichter is a graduate of Fonda High School where he was recognized from the onset as one of those who “wears his music like his skin” — a natural. A Newell-area resident, he has been sharing the…
‘Come From Away’ auditions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday
KYL adult programs scheduled
KYL invites kids and teens for fun
News Brief
FDPL board to meet Monday
The Fort Dodge Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the conference room of the library, 424 Central Ave.
Gas leak contained in FD
North Ninth Street to be closed Monday
Man charged with sexually abusing a child
Obituaries
Sharon Pauk
Funeral Mass is 10:30 AM Saturday, Aug. 22, at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church in Pocahontas. Visitation is 1 hour prior to the Mass time. www.PowersFH.net