Iowa Central now a win away from World Series
Area athletes solidify state track positions
All the times, numbers and information from Thursday’s track and field state qualifying meets were tabulated and finalized on Friday, and both ...
It’s time to honor EMS providers
In Webster County and all across America, teams of dedicated professionals stand ready to render medical assistance in emergencies. For some, this is their career. ...
Postal Service should not be privatized
As we Americans celebrate the 250th birthday of our country this year, we ought to take a minute to appreciate an often maligned organization ...
The symbols of graduation
Country music, Iowa style, coming to Laramar
The Laramar Ballroom’s goal of supplying live entertainment to Fort Dodge and the surrounding area resumes with its annual spring show Friday, ...
Presidential Road Trips book talk at the Fort Dodge Public Library
Travel journalist and author Bill Clevlen will give a book talk at noon on Thursday at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. Clevlen will discuss his new ...
Frontier Days Volunteer Meeting is Sunday
‘Matilda Jr.’ auditions are Sunday and Monday
Derailment reported in FD
Four train cars went off the tracks in a Fort Dodge railyard early Thursday morning. The derailment occurred in an area of the Canadian National Railway yard south ...
EMS open houses planned for next week
Dayton is ready to rev up with Old Engine Day
John Smith
John E. Smith, 82, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Historic ...
