As a group of about 25 volunteers gathered at Richardson Landing along the Des Moines River Saturday morning for the annual Webster County River Cleanup, Webster County Conservation Naturalist Karen Hansen gave part of the…
A step back in time
HOMER — Jazmine Meeks, of Duncombe, was sitting in the seat of a restored 1950 John Deere A Saturday morning…
FD council to consider school-police partnership
The Fort Dodge City Council will consider an agreement that would keep a police officer assigned to local schools when…
Veterans Appreciation Concert
25th West Central Region Cockshutt & CO-OP Club Threshing Bee: Bringing back memories
Elementary updates await MNW students
BARNUM — When Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School students return to class on Monday, they’ll go into the building through…
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Local Sports
Gael girls look to add experience to XC roster
No current member of the St. Edmond girls cross country roster has competed at…
Editorial
Schools are starting — drive safely
Even though the calendar shows another month of summer to be enjoyed, for students and teachers, vacation days are ending. All across our area, they are heading back to school. Classes at St. Edmond Catholic School and the Manson Northwest Webster School District begin today. The fall semester at Iowa Central Community College also…
To the vast majority of Americans who are not in the business of finding locations where…
Certified site will add to momentum in Fort Dodge and Webster County
A large convoy of bicyclists cruised through Fort Dodge and parts of Webster County last weekend.…
To benefit their community, bicyclists hit the trails
Every industrial facility needs people to keep all of the different systems running so that the…
Elanco, Iowa Central launch innovative apprenticeship program
Local Lifestyle
Filling the hill
DAYTON — For 89 years, the Dayton Rodeo has built a reputation for bringing…
Local Business
Farm Progress Show will kick off the harvest season
Evergreen Internet announces fiber optic construction project for North and South Twin Lakes
UnityPoint Clinic Norma Schmoker Imaging Center earns ACR accreditations
Search launched for next leader for Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation
Lifestyle Briefs
Singer/pianist Tom Lichter will perform at the Fonda Arts Center on Aug. 30
FONDA — The Fonda Arts Center will host singer/pianist Tom Lichter at 3 p.m. on Aug. 30. Lichter is a graduate of Fonda High School where he was recognized from the onset as one of those who “wears his music like his skin” — a natural. A Newell-area resident, he has been sharing the…
‘Come From Away’ auditions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday
KYL adult programs scheduled
KYL invites kids and teens for fun
News Brief
FDPL board to meet Monday
The Fort Dodge Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the conference room of the library, 424 Central Ave.
Gas leak contained in FD
North Ninth Street to be closed Monday
Man charged with sexually abusing a child
Obituaries
Sharon Pauk
Funeral Mass is 10:30 AM Saturday, Aug. 22, at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church in Pocahontas. Visitation is 1 hour prior to the Mass time. www.PowersFH.net