Fort Dodge became a fixture on the Iowa sports scene with the state cross country meet and the girls softball tournament. But the community has also successfully hosted a growing number of other tournaments and…
Gowrie FD receives award
The Gowrie Fire Department is one of several area volunteer fire departments that received donations from Iowa Select Farms and…
Taking center stage with Lauren Patterson
Being on stage and in an arena have become a common occurrence for Lauren Patterson. Patterson has enjoyed her time…
FD childcare center awarded $50,000
The new Sprouts Early Education & Development School in Fort Dodge recently received a $50,000 grant. The Iowa Women’s Foundation…
FD council adopts plan for future action
A document that lays out broad concepts, such as creating a vibrant community, and pairs them with specific actions like…
Foundation donates to area fire departments
Several area volunteer fire departments have received donations from Iowa Select Farms and the Deb & Jeff Hansen Foundation. Those…
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Humboldt headed back to state
HUMBOLDT — It took some work, but Humboldt is back. It wasn’t just a…
HOME SWEEP HOME
WATERLOO - The Iowa Central men’s soccer team was eliminated from the Region 11 Tournament here…
Iowa Central men ousted by Dakota County
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Editorial
Let’s keep Halloween fun
Unlike most holidays, Halloween really has no serious purpose. It's primarily an opportunity for harmless, child-oriented fun. Costumes, trick-or-treat activities and an opportunity to engage in make-believe combine to make Halloween a favorite of youngsters and those still young at heart. Unfortunately, what can be a day filled with happy festivities can turn tragic…
Fairly and correctly administering the law was a form of public service that Mark Cady turned…
Chief justice’s legacy to be honored
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It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month
There are still thousands of American troops who are stationed not only far from home, but…
Be part of area effort to support our troops overseas
Local Lifestyle
Vigil: Families honor loved ones who died by violence
The Domestic Sexual Assault Outreach Center is located in Fort Dodge. DSAOC is a…
Local Business
Sole of the community
Snell Settlement Services eases the process of home buying
Serving Fort Dodge since 1963
For Hy-Vee leader, it’s all about the customers
Lifestyle Briefs
Choral Society concert will focus on works of banned composers and poets
The Fort Dodge Choral Society will present an afternoon of choral music by composers and poets who have been banned through the ages. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 239 N. 11th St. Admission is by season ticket or $12 at the door.
Michael Charles will perform at Byron’s on Nov. 1
Joel Wernimont will perform at Fonda Arts Center on Nov. 8
Brown Bag Briefings at FD Public Library
News Brief
Trick or Treat in downtown Fort Dodge
The sixth annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat night is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Businesses can set up their “candy stop” inside or outside of their business.
Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday
Luminary Night Hike is Thursday
Toddler Time set for Wednesday
Obituaries
Lorraine "Lori" Wignall
Lorraine "Lori" Wignall, 92, of Fort Dodge, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Marian Home. Services are pending with Laufersweiler Funeral Home.