When Reba McEntire took the stage Wednesday night to sing Dolly Parton’s gospel classic “He’s Alive,” a group of 25 singers accompanied her. One of them was Grace Casciato, of Fort Dodge. The Belmont University…
Ernst bill on manufacturing is signed
A bill U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst wrote to encourage domestic manufacturing was signed into law by President Donald Trump. It…
DNR to add to local fishing spot
MOORLAND — A delivery of about 1,500 rainbow trout to Moorland Pond on Tuesday will give Webster County anglers a…
Webster City moves toward new treatment plant
City Manager John Harrenstein says Webster City’s new wastewater treatment plant will be, “the largest, most expensive public works project…
Go and Do: Oct. 23, 2026
Around the area LEHIGH — Lord’s Portion Supper and Bake Sale is set for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. SATURDAY…
Celebrating with music
A group of Duncombe Elementary School students got to learn some new dance moves to the music of a live…
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Local Sports
Gael girls are state bound
JEWELL - The St. Edmond girls cross country team put everything into hitting their…
COUGAR PRIDE
The Fort Dodge football team isn’t looking back or ahead in their approach to the regular-season…
Dodgers look to finish in style
Dodger girls host IAC swim meet
Editorial
Be part of area effort to support our troops overseas
There are still thousands of American troops who are stationed not only far from home, but thousands of miles away from the United States. They are on the frontlines, protecting our rights and freedoms in a world that seems increasingly scary. An effort now underway will enable folks from northwest Iowa to send those…
Riding the big yellow bus is an essential part of the school day for thousands of…
Keep the buses rolling safely
An unfortunate fact of recent years is that membership in civic groups, clubs and even churches…
Group marks 125 years of study, service and friendship
October has been designated National Pork Month. That makes it an especially good time to reflect…
October is National Pork Month
Local Lifestyle
Leading Ladies — where encouragement happens
Once a quarter, women from across the Fort Dodge area are provided the opportunity…
Local Business
Serving Fort Dodge since 1963
For Hy-Vee leader, it’s all about the customers
Thriving in Rutland
Obria Medical Clinics celebrates grand opening in Fort Dodge
Lifestyle Briefs
PocaHAUNTus haunted house is weekends through Halloween
POCAHONTAS — The PocaHAUNTus haunted house till be held from 7 to 10 p.m. today at the Firemen’s Shed next to the Pocahontas Fire Department. Admission is $15, cash only.
Chili cookoff is today at the Fort Museum
First Covenant Church to hold Trunk or Treat
Angel Ride SxS is today
News Brief
Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday
A Lazy Ike get together will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center. There will be a large variety of Lazy Ike lures that were made in Fort Dodge. Attendees can buy, sell, trade and get free appraisals. Admission is free. The event is…
Luminary Night Hike is Thursday
Toddler Time set for Wednesday
Tuesday at 10 Hike set at Camp WaNoKi
Obituaries
Phyllis Remsburg
Funeral will be at 10:30 am Monday at the Woodlawn Christian Church in Lake City, Iowa. Visitation 9:30-10:30 at the church. Burial at the Lake City Cemetery PowersFH.net