For Ada Kelley, there are many things that make Special Olympics competition days worth looking forward to. “I like just being able to bowl and getting a medal,” said Kelley, a veteran Special Olympics competitor…
Rain, rain, go away
The ninth hole at Oak Park Golf Course in Dayton was more ready for kayakers Thursday than it was for…
Cruise to the Woods is Sunday
The annual car show that begins with caravans of classic vehicles rolling through the Iowa countryside before arriving in Webster…
Go and Do: Oct. 2, 2026
Around the area ROCKWELL CITY ä A dance will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. SATURDAY at the…
Double whammy
At a time of the year when Iowa farmers want to maximize their time in the fields harvesting corn and…
Hamilton County Food for Neighbors Challenge begins Thursday
Enhance Hamilton County Foundation is inviting the community to come together once again to support local food access through the…
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Local Sports
Dodgers try to get back on track
Four weeks still remain in the regular season, but the Fort Dodge football camp…
Action heats up around the area
RUTHVEN - In a flash, GTRA put a major hurt on St. Edmond’s hopes for a…
Gaels can’t find answer for GTRA
MASON CITY — The Fort Dodge boys golf team competed at the Iowa Alliance golf tournament…
Fort Dodge competes at conference tourney
Editorial
Pay It Forward Friday to honor Henderson’s legacy
The late Rev. Al Henderson had a habit of wrapping up conversations by saying, "Carry on." Residents of Fort Dodge and Webster County are being asked to spend Friday carrying on Henderson's legacy of support and compassion on what has been named Pay It Forward Friday. Doing so will not require some big elaborate…
Nobody knows exactly how long humans have cultivated the soybean, but agricultural historians seem quite certain…
Soybeans are big business in Iowa
Area residents will soon have the opportunity to enjoy good food and live music as a…
Scholarship honors the memory of Landon Smith
The days are now noticeably shorter. And the temperature seems to dip just a little bit…
Area residents don’t have to look far for fall fun
Local Lifestyle
‘Where inspiration can happen’
If you ask Eric Anderson, the director of the Blanden Memorial Art Museum, about…
Local Business
Obria Medical Clinics celebrates grand opening in Fort Dodge
First Bank announces opening of new Eagle Grove Office
Stewart Memorial Hospital to host EMPOW’HER Women’s Wellness Event
From manicures to tattoos
Lifestyle Briefs
Michael Charles will perform at Byron’s on Nov. 1
POMEROY — Michael Charles and his band will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Byron’s, 112 S Main St., Pomeroy. Charles is in the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame under the “Master Blues Artist” category, a 10 times Grammy-elected artist and a long-time touring artist performing at Byron’s in Pomeroy…
Brown Bag Briefings at FDPL
Bling-a-Book is Oct. 22 at Harcourt Library
Fonda Arts Center to hold food drive
News Brief
Reptiles & Amphibians at Discovery Center
Jim White, The Natural Naturalist, will be at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center at 10 a.m. today. He will bring live reptiles and amphibians for a hands-on opportunity to learn about these creatures. The Discovery Center is located at 20 N. First St. in Fort Dodge.
Merrill scholarship winners announced
Local jazz band season starts tonight
Jensen named to Dean’s List
Obituaries
Fred Madison
Fred William Madison, age 92, of Humboldt, IA (formerly of Eagle Grove), passed away at the HCMH Senior Living Center on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Fred was born on February 15, 1934, to Fred and Lucy (Farmer) Madison in Marengo, IA. He graduated with the 1952 Class of Goldfield, IA. Those who knew Fred…