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FDCSD buys concession equipment

A new concession stand will be part of the update of iconic Dodger Stadium that has commenced in Fort Dodge. The equipment inside that new concession stand will be all new as well. District Superintendent Josh Porter said it was decided to replace the equipment rather than haul the old ...

Iowa farm tax law changes enroute

SPENCER — Farm land income taxation after retirement, and decisions regarding capital gains deductions (CGD) were part of a February presentation put on by the Spencer Ag Committee at the Northwest Iowa Ag Outlook in Spencer. Kristine Tidgren outlined new directives for this year. She is ...

Go and Do: March 15, 2024

Around the area EMMETSBURG — VFW Lenten Fish Fry is 5 to 7 p.m. TODAY at the VFW, Emmetsburg. Orders to go may be called in at 712-298-0883. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children ages 4 and under. DAYTON — Dayton Lions Club Roast Beef Dinner is 11 ...

Nebraska native joins Hamilton County Conservation

WEBSTER CITY ­— Wahoo, Nebraska, native Brett Greenfield has had a most unusual welcome to Hamilton County. A remarkably mild winter has enabled Hamilton County Conservation’s newest park officer to get out in the park and wildlife areas early, learning quickly about the diverse public ...

Feenstra votes to crack down on TikTok

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra voted Wednesday for a bill that could potentially ban the TikTok app because it is controlled by China. The measure passed on a 352-65 vote and now goes to the Senate. “As a father of four, I believe that TikTok is a serious threat to our national security, our ...

Excavator caused gas leak in Fort Dodge

For the second time in as many weeks, a construction mishap caused a natural gas leak in Fort Dodge. The most recent leak was reported at 10:34 a.m. Wednesday on 19th Street between Second Avenue North and Third Avenue North. Fire Department Capt. Jeff Hill said an excavator hit and broke ...