The Fort Dodge All-American Marching Band wrapped up its competition season on Saturday inside Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers earned a Division I rating, which is the highest available ranking. “I thought it went very well,”…
AFES annual fundraising underway
Helping local young people stay out of trouble and experience more fulfilling lives has been a longtime goal for Charles…
Edward Jones offices seek donations for troops
Gabe Pettit, Ryan Kent and Brennan Fehr, local Edward Jones financial advisors, are using their offices as drop-off locations for…
Building bonds
Ella Johnson needed a change and that decision changed her life. Johnson knew she wanted to become something more and…
Beneke named to Iowa Central board
He was a vice president at the college Tom Beneke, the former vice president of student services at Iowa Central…
Council approves pavilion agreements
The Fort Dodge Community Recreation Center and the Siouxland Sports Academy will have leading roles in the operation of the…
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Local Sports
Lynx impressive in win over Dodgers
It was a tough ending to the regular season for the Fort Dodge volleyball…
HAMPTON - The St. Edmond cross country team kicked off postseason running here on Tuesday, competing…
NCC meet allows area's best to shine
MANSON - The St. Edmond volleyball team scored a sweep over Manson Northwest Webster here on…
Gaels sweep at Manson NW Webster
GARDEN CITY, Kan. — The Iowa Central football team finished off a lengthy run of games…
Iowa Central takes down Garden City on the road
Editorial
October is National Pork Month
October has been designated National Pork Month. That makes it an especially good time to reflect on the importance of the pork industry to this state. It’s unlikely that anyone who lives in Iowa does not already know that pork production contributes mightily to the economic vitality of the Hawkeye State. It may come…
Both kids and grownups have been riding bikes throughout Fort Dodge for decades. And while scooters…
Speedier e-bikes, scooters should prompt greater road awareness
For the last year, Iowans have been immersed in numerous political campaigns for Congress, the governor's…
Voting requires research
It’s hard to imagine facing an Iowa winter without a warm coat. Sadly, some area kids…
Support Coats for Kids this fall
Local Lifestyle
EEz BEEz
WEBSTER CITY — When Evan Ely received the 2026 Youth Beekeeping scholarship earlier this…
Local Business
For Hy-Vee leader, it’s all about the customers
Thriving in Rutland
Obria Medical Clinics celebrates grand opening in Fort Dodge
First Bank announces opening of new Eagle Grove Office
Lifestyle Briefs
LWML to hold quilt, craft and bake sale
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Sewing Group will hold a quilt, craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the church, 1023 S. 27th St.. Lunch menu includes sloppy joes, chips, bars and drinks, available for a freewill donation.
Lehigh Methodist to hold Second Sunday Supper
Harcourt Library to hold craft workshop
Fonda Arts Center to hold food drive
News Brief
Old-Timers Chili Cook Off is today
The Old Timers Chili Cook Off will be held today at 528 S. 12th St. Chili will be cooked the "old-fashioned way" over an open fire. Cooking starts at noon, with tasting and judging at 5 p.m. For more information, call Chuck Reetz at 515-269-7960. For a $5 donation, attendees will receive a bowl,…
Reservations due for FD Women’s Connection meeting
FDSH homecoming parade is Friday
Reptiles & Amphibians at Discovery Center
Obituaries
Debbie Halligan
Debbie L. Halligan, 64, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Friendship Haven. A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Friendship Haven Celebration Center, 420 Kenyon Road, with Chaplain Denise Halverson officiating. A gathering of family and friends will