The struggle over control of the sports pavilion in Corridor Plaza ended Wednesday with the city government in possession of the building. Matt Johnson, the leader of MandM LLC, which owned the building, said he…
EMS Council talks data, budgets
Technology and budgets were the focus of the Webster County Emergency Medical Service Advisory Council Wednesday evening. The council discussed…
Extra milk, extra hope
Webster County now has its own breast milk collection depot, giving area mothers a convenient way to donate surplus breast…
Webster, Humboldt counties move forward with regional trail connection
Webster and Humboldt counties are taking another step toward connecting two regional trail systems, a project officials say has been…
Supervisors hear about moisture problems at courthouse
Webster County Supervisors heard a presentation Tuesday on continuing moisture problems at the Webster County Courthouse that could contribute to…
Taking Center Stage with Teagan Loots
For Teagan Loots, the fine arts have helped her develop many skills and provided more time to be around her…
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Local Sports
SE's Palmer earns state tennis spot
PELLA — Chloe Palmer decided when she hit the postseason tennis court that she…
Gazelles continue to build in early going
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The fourth-ranked Iowa Central volleyball team won their ninth three-set match of…
No. 4 Tritons sweep on the road
CEDAR FALLS — The Fort Dodge girls tennis squad competed in a Class 2A individual regional…
FD tennis squad competes in regionals
Editorial
Area residents don’t have to look far for fall fun
The days are now noticeably shorter. And the temperature seems to dip just a little bit lower every night. Those are sure signs that fall is here. The long lazy days of summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean there are no more chances for fun outside. And that fun can be found…
A deer hunting season is getting underway in Fort Dodge. It starts today and continues through…
Urban deer hunt begins in Fort Dodge on private lands
Most people take their arms and legs for granted. They use them every day to do…
One man’s trauma spurs effort to help others
Following the recent area rains, the corn and soybeans have to dry down quite a bit…
Keep Iowa’s roads safe during harvest
Local Lifestyle
Pumpkins and fall go hand in hand
HUMBOLDT — Fall is here again, which means it is time for SpringVale Farm’s…
Local Business
New owners promise same friendly service
Crimmins to lead rural health effort for UnityPoint
Newest owner of Studio Fusion views creativity as universal human trait
Ernst honors ShinyTop Brewing
Lifestyle Briefs
Bling-a-Book is Oct. 22 at Harcourt Library
HARCOURT — Bring your favorite book and join us at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Harcourt Library, 106 W. Second St., Harcourt, to bling it out. Call 515-354-5391 to register for this event. Snacks and drinks will be provided. This program is $5 per person for materials.
Lake City church to hold ice cream social
Fort Dodge Public Library to host September DIY program for adults
Brown Bag Briefings at FD Public Library
News Brief
Part of South 15th Street is closed
Part of South 15th Street is closed The southbound lanes of 15th Street between First Avenue South and Fifth Avenue South are closed so that public works crews can replace concrete that had to be removed to repair a water main break. That part of the street is expected to be closed for the…
FDCSD offers support following teacher death
Obria to hold grand opening ceremony Thursday
Two hurt in SUV crash
Obituaries
Stephen Ahrens
Stephen “Steve” Alan Ahrens, 78, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Deacon Joe Coleman officiating. Military honors will