‘A moment I will never forget’

October 23, 2026

When Reba McEntire took the stage Wednesday night to sing Dolly Parton’s gospel classic “He’s Alive,” a group of 25 singers accompanied her. One of them was Grace Casciato, of Fort Dodge. The Belmont University senior was in the front row of the students singing with the country music legend on the stage at the Fisher Center on the university’s campus in Nashville, Tennessee. On Thursday, Casciato said she was grateful to be part of the group chosen to accompany McEntire. She added that she was especially pleased that she sang a gospel song because…

Ernst bill on manufacturing is signed

A bill U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst wrote to encourage domestic manufacturing was signed into law by President Donald Trump. It…

DNR to add to local fishing spot

MOORLAND — A delivery of about 1,500 rainbow trout to Moorland Pond on Tuesday will give Webster County anglers a…

Webster City moves toward new treatment plant

City Manager John Harrenstein says Webster City’s new wastewater treatment plant will be, “the largest, most expensive public works project…

Go and Do: Oct. 23, 2026

Around the area LEHIGH — Lord’s Portion Supper and Bake Sale is set for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. SATURDAY…

Celebrating with music

A group of Duncombe Elementary School students got to learn some new dance moves to the music of a live…

Local Sports

Gael girls are state bound

JEWELL - The St. Edmond girls cross country team put everything into hitting their…

COUGAR PRIDE

The Fort Dodge football team isn’t looking back or ahead in their approach to the regular-season…

Dodgers look to finish in style

Dodger girls host IAC swim meet

Editorial

Be part of area effort to support our troops overseas

There are still thousands of American troops who are stationed not only far from home, but thousands of miles away from the United States. They are on the frontlines, protecting our rights and freedoms in a world that seems increasingly scary. An effort now underway will enable folks from northwest Iowa to send those…

Riding the big yellow bus is an essential part of the school day for thousands of…

Keep the buses rolling safely

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

Local Lifestyle

Leading Ladies — where encouragement happens

Once a quarter, women from across the Fort Dodge area are provided the opportunity…

EEz BEEz

Manson Meridians welcome singers for 55th season

Eez Beez

Do you think there should be term limits for members of Congress?

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…

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