Gary Munsterman, of Afton, had found a spot along the road Sunday morning in Dolliver Memorial State Park to park his 1971 Ford Torino to watch the “cruise” part of the 43rd Annual Cruise to…
In search of the perfect chili
OTHO — Every chili lover has in their mind’s eye, the perfect ideal chili. Beans, no beans. Molten lava spicy…
Fall fun abounds at Pumpkinfest
Cruise to the Woods
A family affair
A rare Friday work session for the volunteers of Pride In Community Appearance was a family reunion of sorts for…
‘Clue’ coming to Fort Dodge
Was it Col. Mustard in the drawing room with the pipe wrench? Generations of people who have enjoyed the board…
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Local Sports
Titans hand ESC first loss
WALL LAKE - The South Central Calhoun football team bounced back with a dominating performance here Friday night over East Sac County, 35-12. Garrett Krause ran for 150 yards and three touchdowns, as Cooper Nattress added 131 and two scores for the Titans (5-1 overall, 2-1 in district), who never trailed. For the Raiders…
TOUGH TASK
DES MOINES — The Fort Dodge volleyball team dug deep Thursday night to pull out a…
Another thrilling win for Dodgers
ALGONA — For the second straight week, defending eight-man champion Bishop Garrigan faced a ranked foe.…
Bears win ranked tilt with North Union
Editorial
Support Coats for Kids this fall
It’s hard to imagine facing an Iowa winter without a warm coat. Sadly, some area kids could be confronted with just that prospect if their families are facing a challenging economic situation. Fortunately, however, through the combined efforts of Fort Dodge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and the Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, many…
National 4-H Week, which begins Sunday and concludes Saturday, is a good time to celebrate the…
4-H is about helping youths achieve
The late Rev. Al Henderson had a habit of wrapping up conversations by saying, "Carry on."…
Pay It Forward Friday to honor Henderson’s legacy
Nobody knows exactly how long humans have cultivated the soybean, but agricultural historians seem quite certain…
Soybeans are big business in Iowa
Local Lifestyle
Disco at Decker coming to Iowa Central
Bell bottoms, sequins and platform shoes will have a place at Decker Auditorium when…
The Friends of the Fort Dodge Library announce this fall’s installment of the Brown Bag Briefings.…
Brown Bag Briefing topics planned
WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs throughout the month of October. Special…
Adult programs planned at Kendall Young Library
WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library Children’s Department will hold a variety of programs in October.…
Children’s programs offered at Kendall Young Library in October
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
Catholic Daughters to meet Thursday
The Catholic Daughters Court 216 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Corpus Christi Center. Mass will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, speaker Jane Klingson Morlan, a cancer wig specialist for UnityPoint, and a business meeting. Bring winter coats, socks, blankets, etc. for CDA's November project. Members who…
KYL to hold teen events in October
Friends of Kendall Young sale set
Harcourt Library to hold craft workshop
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
Linda Allbee
Funeral will be 10:30 AM Saturday, October 10, Meservey Reformed Church. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Friday, October 9, at Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond.