Rob Sand told a Fort Dodge audience Monday that he will bring a different approach to the governor’s office that will produce solutions that work for Iowans on everything from water quality to mental health.…
Shucks, what a turnout
Four Carlson kids from Manson and Rockwell City sat in the back of a pickup truck Saturday morning at the…
Council ponders projects
What is commonly called the 14th Street hill and Central Avenue downtown may be the sites of future upgrades. Both…
FDFD sees retirement, promotions
The roster of the Fort Dodge Fire Department has been changed by one retirement and a series of promotions. Capt.…
Treefrogs, chickens and a cleome blossom
Honoring Ken Thompson
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Seven members of the St. Edmond softball team were named to the all-North Central…
Editorial
Work of many led to softball tourney’s success
The 2026 Girls State Softball Tournament did not end exactly the way the St. Edmond Gaels and the Fort Dodge Dodgers had hoped it would, but it still showcased our community and its outstanding sports complex. The fact that Fort Dodge has hosted the tournament for more than 50 years is a tribute to…
Summer has long been considered the season for fun. The sun is out, and school is…
Join the ranks of blood donors
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
Local Lifestyle
Travis Tritt to headline 2026 Fort Dodge Country Jam
In 2024, Shellabration Inc. conducted an online survey to find out who local country…
The final concert of this 2026 summer season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of…
Final Karl King Band summer concert is Sunday
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will present a special concert on Sunday…
Karl King Band salutes noted composers
Searching for ticks following an outing is something many don’t do, but should, according to Angela…
Keeping safe from tick-borne diseases
Local Business
Woodruff Construction celebrates 70 years of building Iowa’s communities
La Bonita Bar & Grill opens in downtown Webster City
Antique clock returned to WCF Bank
MidAmerican Energy proposes Iowa natural gas rate adjustment
Lifestyle Briefs
Catholic Daughters to meet Aug. 13, RSVP requested
The Catholic Daughters Court 216 kick-off meeting will be held on Aug. 13, at the Corpus Christi Center beginning with Mass at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, social time, and a business meeting. Remember to use your invitation card to invite a friend to come with you. Members who would like to attend, please
KYL adult programs for July
KYL to hold teen events
KYL children’s events scheduled
News Brief
Fort Dodge council to consider improvements plan
The Fort Dodge City Council will consider future improvement projects when it meets today. The council will meet at 5 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S. First on the agenda is a workshop on the capital improvement plan. That plan is a schedule and proposed budget for infrastructure improvements, plus some…
Blood drive set for Friday
Rolling Hills Community Church to hold VBS
Rolling Hills Community Church to hold VBS
Obituaries
Elaine Youngren
Elaine Youngren, 71, of Ankeny, Iowa, and formerly of Dayton went home to Jesus on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Carson ~ Stapp Funeral Home in Dayton. A funeral service