Members of the Fort Dodge community came together Wednesday morning to honor those who could accurately be called the true heroes in their midst. Those people often have old uniforms hanging in the closet and…
Large fire erupts in brush pile
Fort Dodge Fire Department crews responded to a large brush pile fire at Oleson Park around 5 a.m. today. The…
FD senator gets leadership post
State Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R- Fort Dodge, was elected as Senate president pro tempore for the 92nd General Assembly by…
Professor picked to lead Center for Intellectual Freedom
The Iowa Board of Regents has made another final selection for the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of…
MNW honors ‘experienced soldiers’
MANSON — Local veterans were honored Wednesday morning during a Veterans Day program at Manson Northwest Webster Junior/Senior High School,…
‘Freedom is not automatic’
GOWRIE — Honoring veterans can begin with a thank you, but Matteo Luna challenged students at Southeast Valley High School…
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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…
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Harvest isn’t over yet
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Hard work of governing must begin
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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'
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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
FD Women’s Connection to meet Nov. 12
Fort Dodge Women's Connection invites all area women to a brunch at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave S. Tickets are $15 inclusive. The special feature will be Brian Bidleman, executive director for Beacon of Hope Ministries, who will be talking about the Beacon’s ministry and how it has changed…
CDA meeting set for Nov. 12
Trick or Treat in downtown Fort Dodge
Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday
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.