So just how hot was the Three Carolina Reaper chili that Dan Flippo, of Fort Dodge, brought along for people to sample at the Fort Dodge Chili Lovers' Society’s 44th annual Chili Cookoff Saturday at…
Hugs, smiles and memories
Editor's note: This feature first ran in a special publication called Hometown Pride, published June 27, 2026, featuring people and…
Apple Fest brings fall fun
Scenes from the Fort Dodge Chili Lover's Society's Chili Cookoff
Deer hunters welcome cooler, drier conditions
Cooler temperatures and harvested crop fields are welcome conditions for deer hunters in the state who have already started for…
They never forget the first
HOMER — A few of them have names. Every one of them has a story. There’s some vintage tractors that…
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Local Sports
TOUGH TASK
Iowa Central head football coach Colby Kratch knew his team needed to avoid mistakes…
Dodgers focus on moving forward
ALGONA - The St. Edmond volleyball team wrapped up regular season play here Saturday at the…
Gaels play at Algona Invite
CEDAR FALLS — The Fort Dodge girls rugby team earned their highest finish at state on…
Gazelles finish 5th at state
Editorial
Keep the buses rolling safely
Riding the big yellow bus is an essential part of the school day for thousands of local children. Those school buses do more than take kids to and from class. They are also the transportation to field trips, sports events and other activities. With so many buses on the road carrying students, from preschool…
An unfortunate fact of recent years is that membership in civic groups, clubs and even churches…
Group marks 125 years of study, service and friendship
October has been designated National Pork Month. That makes it an especially good time to reflect…
October is National Pork Month
Both kids and grownups have been riding bikes throughout Fort Dodge for decades. And while scooters…
Speedier e-bikes, scooters should prompt greater road awareness
Local Lifestyle
Leading Ladies — where encouragement happens
Once a quarter, women from across the Fort Dodge area are provided the opportunity…
Local Business
Serving Fort Dodge since 1963
For Hy-Vee leader, it’s all about the customers
Thriving in Rutland
Obria Medical Clinics celebrates grand opening in Fort Dodge
Lifestyle Briefs
PocaHAUNTus haunted house is weekends through Halloween
POCAHONTAS — The PocaHAUNTus haunted house till be held from 7 to 10 p.m. today at the Firemen’s Shed next to the Pocahontas Fire Department. Admission is $15, cash only.
Chili cookoff is today at the Fort Museum
First Covenant Church to hold Trunk or Treat
Angel Ride SxS is today
News Brief
Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday
A Lazy Ike get together will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center. There will be a large variety of Lazy Ike lures that were made in Fort Dodge. Attendees can buy, sell, trade and get free appraisals. Admission is free. The event is…
Luminary Night Hike is Thursday
Toddler Time set for Wednesday
Tuesday at 10 Hike set at Camp WaNoKi
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