When the Highland Park Avenue Bridge was built in Fort Dodge in 1925, cars like the Ford Model T rolled across it while steam locomotives rumbled down the tracks beneath it. The 101-year-old bridge will…
Council advances water, sewer rate increases
The Fort Dodge City Council on Monday unanimously approved the second readings of increases in the monthly water and sanitary…
Honoring heroes with a hunt
Among the ranks of the Chicago Fire Department are plenty of people who like to hunt, but don’t have access…
School board gets update on FDSH goals
Senior High Principal Staci Laird gave the Fort Dodge Community School District Board of Education a comprehensive review of goals…
Rentz served in Alaska, Pacific Northwest
It takes a lot of people serving in hundreds of different specialities to protect American shores. Wayne Rentz, a former…
FD man acquitted in sex abuse case
A Webster County jury found a Fort Dodge man not guilty of third degree sexual abuse last week. According to…
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Local Sports
Carver does it again for Bemidji State
BEMIDJI, Minn. — Connor Carver’s torrid stretch continued here on Saturday, and the Bemidji…
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…
Another blast of rainy weather has kept farmers out of the fields again. That means there…
Harvest isn’t over yet
The 2026 general election is over. Many folks will breathe a sigh of relief at that…
Hard work of governing must begin
Election Day is nearly here. On Tuesday, thousands of people will go to the polls to…
Make your voice heard on Election Day
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'
Laughs, Lyrics and Love: Manson Northwest Webster — 'Polecat Hayride'
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
Marlene Nomann
Marlene J. Nomann, age 92, of Pocahontas, formerly of Palmer, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa. Memorial Service is 10:30 AM Saturday, November 14, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Palmer, Iowa. Lay Pastor Marlene Nimke will officiate. Burial will be held in St. Paul…