For Iowa high school softball players competing at the highest level, Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex is the site of all the action this week. And for hundreds of players, their home away from…
Veteran job fair set for today at FD Armory
A job fair for veterans is being held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Iowa Army National…
First-degree murder charge filed against Rockwell City man
ROCKWELL CITY — A Rockwell City man is facing a murder charge following an April 12 collision in rural Calhoun…
Lake City man sent to federal prison for drug, gun crimes
LAKE CITY — A Lake City man will spend about 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug…
Construction epicenter
Construction equipment is a common sight on Third Avenue Northwest lately. That’s because a section of the busy street is…
Democrat issues debate challenge in House race
Democrat Kris Williams has challenged Republican state Rep. Ann Meyer to a series of three debates before the Nov. 3…
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The longest day in the history of Fort Dodge softball ended with tears, hugs…
Editorial
Join the ranks of blood donors
Summer has long been considered the season for fun. The sun is out, and school is out. It’s the season to get outside and play or take the family on the great American road trip. But summer is also a season when there are historically a lot of injuries and accidents. Some in the…
One of summer’s most enjoyable events gets underway today. The Girls State Softball Tournament will be…
State softball returns to Fort Dodge
Teenagers who once spent hours talking to each other on the phone now spend hours communicating…
Balance is needed in everyone’s online lives
The Webster County Fair begins today and continues through Sunday on the fairgrounds at 22770 Old…
Be sure to check out the Webster County Fair
Local Lifestyle
Karl King Band salutes noted composers
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will present a special concert on Sunday evening, July 19th, starting at 7:30 pm, at the historic Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. There is no admission charge, with these concerts being supported by the City of Fort Dodge. An ice cream social…
Searching for ticks following an outing is something many don’t do, but should, according to Angela…
Keeping safe from tick-borne diseases
Stage Door Productions to present ‘Matilda Jr.’
The summer concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will continue for three more Sunday…
King Band concert tours the world — musically
Local Business
Antique clock returned to WCF Bank
MidAmerican Energy proposes Iowa natural gas rate adjustment
Bringing back the shine
Durham says Webster City is ‘investing in itself’ at Gateway Industrial Park
Lifestyle Briefs
Federated Garden Club to meet
The Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lion’s Den, 731 Exposition Drive, Fort Dodge. The program will be on Honey by Stripling Apiaries. The public is always welcome to attend.
Open Class Horticulture Show set for July 25-26 in Humboldt
Kendall Young closure scheduled
KYL adult programs for July
News Brief
Man pleads guilty in meth case
MANSON — A Manson man has pleaded guilty in federal court to helping to deal more than five pounds of methamphetamine, prosecutors said. Tanner T. Rokes, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa.…
Hazard plan is subject of Thursday meeting
Water, pheasants topics at Coffee and Conservation
Two more officers added to FDPD
Obituaries
Jade Kepler-Gorman
Jade Dee Kepler-Gorman, 26, of Dayton, IA, died Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South — Fort Dodge, with Pastor Dani Rogers officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM on…