RIAL READY TO MAKE HIS MARK
In 2026, we’re losing the plot far too often
We celebrate winning all the time in sports. Let’s talk a little about losing. The ultimate goal for every team or individual, of course, ...
Spring cleaning helps keep city looking good
On Wednesday afternoon, groups of people carrying orange garbage bags could be seen moving through fields on the east side of Fort Dodge, in the area where lots of ...
Earth Day unites more than it divides
The late 1960s were turbulent years in America. It was a time of rapid change when young protesters expressed disillusionment with many aspects ...
New director of Fort Museum and Frontier Village promises to bring “New Life” to Fort Dodge’s history museum
King Band concert is Sunday
The third and final indoor concert for the 2026 season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the ...
Final Brown Bag Briefing is Thursday
The Friends of the Fort Dodge Library announce this spring’s installment of the Brown Bag Briefings. They are held every Thursday at noon beginning April 9 in the ...
Nielsens will perform at the Fonda Arts Center
Meals On Wheels seeks volunteers
Medical issue caused death of man found in Fort Dodge
A deceased man was found behind some commercial buildings near Fifth Avenue South and 29th Street early Monday afternoon. A medical issue caused the man’s death, ...
Otho Fireman’s Ball set for Saturday
FD Police Department adds new officer
Linda Mehaffey
Linda Mehaffey, 80, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Private family services will be held ...
