Construction equipment is a common sight on Third Avenue Northwest lately. That’s because a section of the busy street is being rebuilt right next to the spot where new apartment buildings are being constructed. Anyone…
Democrat issues debate challenge in House race
Democrat Kris Williams has challenged Republican state Rep. Ann Meyer to a series of three debates before the Nov. 3…
Diaper help is on the way
In Fort Dodge, there may be times when the parents of a baby may be faced with a painful decision…
Iowa Central leader Crimmins dies
Mark Crimmins, a Fort Dodge attorney who served on the Iowa Central Community College Board of Trustees for three decades…
Kehm named district court judge
Fort Dodge attorney Ryan Kehm has been named a district court judge by Gov. Kim Reynolds. He is an attorney…
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For the second straight year, the St. Edmond softball team dropped a state tournament…
Editorial
Join the ranks of blood donors
Summer has long been considered the season for fun. The sun is out, and school is out. It’s the season to get outside and play or take the family on the great American road trip. But summer is also a season when there are historically a lot of injuries and accidents. Some in the…
One of summer’s most enjoyable events gets underway today. The Girls State Softball Tournament will be…
State softball returns to Fort Dodge
Teenagers who once spent hours talking to each other on the phone now spend hours communicating…
Balance is needed in everyone’s online lives
The Webster County Fair begins today and continues through Sunday on the fairgrounds at 22770 Old…
Be sure to check out the Webster County Fair
Local Lifestyle
Karl King Band salutes noted composers
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will present a special concert on Sunday evening, July 19th, starting at 7:30 pm, at the historic Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. There is no admission charge, with these concerts being supported by the City of Fort Dodge. An ice cream social…
Searching for ticks following an outing is something many don’t do, but should, according to Angela…
Keeping safe from tick-borne diseases
Stage Door Productions to present ‘Matilda Jr.’
The summer concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will continue for three more Sunday…
King Band concert tours the world — musically
Local Business
Antique clock returned to WCF Bank
MidAmerican Energy proposes Iowa natural gas rate adjustment
Bringing back the shine
Durham says Webster City is ‘investing in itself’ at Gateway Industrial Park
Lifestyle Briefs
Federated Garden Club to meet
The Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lion’s Den, 731 Exposition Drive, Fort Dodge. The program will be on Honey by Stripling Apiaries. The public is always welcome to attend.
Open Class Horticulture Show set for July 25-26 in Humboldt
Kendall Young closure scheduled
KYL adult programs for July
News Brief
Hazard plan is subject of Thursday meeting
A hazard mitigation plan meeting will be held by Webster County Emergency Management Thursday evening. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on the East Campus of Iowa Central Community College, 2031 Quail Ave. The meeting is part of the process for updating the hazard mitigation plan. The hazard mitigation plan focuses on natural…
Water, pheasants topics at Coffee and Conservation
Two more officers added to FDPD
Iowa Lakes grads named
Obituaries
Jade Kepler-Gorman
Jade Dee Kepler-Gorman, 26, of Dayton, IA, died Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South — Fort Dodge, with Pastor Dani Rogers officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM on…