Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the Farm News Barns tab published on Nov. 28, 2025. CLARION — While the dairy cattle are gone, the barn now under the care of Austin Keller retains much of the original equipment that it had when it was in use as a dairy barn. The barn had ...

It started with a conversation. During a basketball game at Fort Dodge Senior High School, Love Bomb was formed. Senior Sam Salvatore and friend Trice Jakeman were talking about their love for music and decided to form a band. “Love Bomb started with Trice and I at a FDSH basketball ...

In 2001, members of the Fort Dodge Police Association chose to sponsor the Santa Cops program as a way for law enforcement to give back to the community, while also building a supportive and caring relationship with Webster County’s youth. As part of the event Target graciously agreed to ...

BARNUM — “The Twelve Days of Christmas” will be a daily reality for 414 Manson Northwest Webster elementary students over Christmas break this year. But instead of “two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree,” they’ll be getting something a bit more practical — 12 days ...

A jumbo-sized version of the picnic pavilions found in many parks will be constructed along the riverfront in downtown Fort Dodge. The large shelter, capable of seating 200 people, will be located at the west end of Central Avenue just south of the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery ...