With a career spanning more than three decades, Collin Raye has captivated audiences with songs, storytelling, and a voice that some say has become one of the defining sounds of country music. He will take…
ECC students enjoy new playground turf
The days for enjoying recess outdoors this fall may be dwindling, but every time the students at the Early Childhood…
Outage causes inconveniences
A massive disruption in commonly used Microsoft programs Thursday created some inconveniences locally, but did not bring commerce or government…
Large brush pile fire ignited in Oleson Park
The Fort Dodge Fire Department responded to a large brush pile fire at Oleson Park at 4:45 a.m. Thursday. After…
Kantor Avenue east of Briggs Woods to remain closed
WEBSTER CITY — Nearly every chair was filled at the Hamilton County Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, with the majority of…
Go and Do: Nov. 13, 2026
Around the area MANSON — Manson Northwest Webster High School will present its fall play, “Polecat Hayride,” at 7 p.m.…
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Local Sports
Dodger volleyball athletes recognized
Fort Dodge volleyball players Adyson Friesth, Hope Alstott, Ellie Doster and Holly Schaffer were…
Editorial
Americans unite behind veterans
How fortuitous it is that while the attention of millions of Americans seems focused on controversy, we take time out to honor those about whom we are in complete agreement: veterans of military service. No matter how we view politics, we are united in revering the men and women who have served and do…
Another blast of rainy weather has kept farmers out of the fields again. That means there…
Harvest isn’t over yet
The 2026 general election is over. Many folks will breathe a sigh of relief at that…
Hard work of governing must begin
Election Day is nearly here. On Tuesday, thousands of people will go to the polls to…
Make your voice heard on Election Day
Local Lifestyle
Come From Away
Comedia Musica Players is set to present its annual fall musical “Come From Away,”…
Laughs, Lyrics and Love: Fort Dodge Senior High — 'Cactus Pass'
Laughs, Lyrics and Love: Manson Northwest Webster — 'Polecat Hayride'
The Comedia Musica Players will present their annual fall musical, “Come From Away,” on Nov. 12-14…
Comedia Musica will present 'Come From Away'
Local Business
New health care model debuts in Fort Dodge
Wetter honored at Stewart Memorial
Brew Travel Center opening Nov. 16
Sole of the community
Lifestyle Briefs
CDA meeting set for Thursday
The Catholic Daughters Court 216 New Member Initiation Mass will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Holy Trinity Church, 2501 Sixth Ave. N. (NOTE: change of location for Mass). Mass will be followed by dinner at the Corpus Christi Center, 403 N. Eighth St., a special presentation of Veterans Honor Quilts to
Wernimont to perform at Fonda Arts Center
KYL adult programs scheduled for November
KYL schedules children’s programs
News Brief
Part of South Seventh Street is closed
South Seventh Street between Fourth Avenue South and Meriwether Drive will be closed for the next two weeks, according to an announcement from city officials. The street will be closed so that storm sewer repairs can be completed.
FD Women’s Connection to meet Nov. 12
CDA meeting set for Nov. 12
Trick or Treat in downtown Fort Dodge
Obituaries
Gladys Riley
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Friday, November 13, First Lutheran Church, Clarion. Visitation will be 5-7 PM on Thursday, November 12, at Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion.