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Veterans plaza progresses

The final element that will complete the transformation of a Fort Dodge bridge into a true tribute to veterans is nearing completion. Anyone driving over or near the Albert Habhab Veterans Memorial Bridge on First Avenue South has likely spotted the round concrete walls that seem to be ...

Pets Rock will benefit humane society

A Saturday event will enable people to indulge their artistic side and shop for second-hand treasures all while supporting the pets at the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa. The event is called Pets Rock. It has two elements: an opportunity to paint rocks and a garage sale. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the animal shelter, 725 S. 32nd St. Smitty’s Lawn and Landscape, of Fort Dodge, donated a variety of round stones that can be the canvas for anyone’s artwork. A $10 donation is requested for a painting rocks. At the same time the painting is ...

Go and Do: Aug. 7, 2026

In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Downtown Country Jam will be held from 6 to 10:45 pm. SATURDAY at Central Avenue and Ninth Street. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Travis Tritt is the headliner. Blake Jack & South 35 with special guest Stadium Dr. will perform. Tickets are $55 at Hy-Vee, Availa Bank, ...

‘Serving Our State’

PULLQUOTE: “We’re serving our state in every county and it’s been absolutely amazing to hear from everyone.” -Dr. David Cook, President, Iowa State University Iowa State University President David Cook spent Wednesday afternoon at the Webster County ISU Extension office listening to ...

Streets to close for Country Jam concert

Parts of several downtown streets will be closed for the Fort Dodge County Jam featuring Travis Tritt, and one of those closures begins today. The concert will be Saturday evening at the intersection of Central Avenue and Ninth Street. Here are the street closures as released by the city Wednesday evening: • Ninth Street between Central Avenue and First Avenue North will close at 8:30 a.m. today and remain closed until 3 p.m. Sunday. • Central Avenue between Eighth and 10th streets will close at 8 a.m. Friday. • Ninth Street between Central Avenue and First Avenue South ...