The next phase of work that is transforming the look of the Third Avenue Northwest corridor was approved by the City Council Monday. That work will include storm sewer and water main improvements, 1,100 feet…
Bond set at $2M for accused gunman
The man accused of the Saturday morning shooting in Fort Dodge that killed one person and wounded two others remains…
1 dead, 1 wounded in Saturday shooting
One man was killed and another was wounded in a burst of gunfire early Saturday morning in Fort Dodge. The…
For neighbors, local bar has been source of complaints
For years, people who live near the 4th Street Depot have complained to the City Council about loud noise, rowdiness,…
Zimmer finds a new calling
Editor's note: This feature first ran in a special publication called Hometown Pride, published June 27, 2026, featuring Vickie Zimmer…
Third Avenue Northwest work, water loan on FD council agenda
More work on the Third Avenue Northwest corridor and a loan to pay for water system improvements are on the…
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BRONZE FINISH
ALGONA - The Humboldt girls cross country team placed three runners in the Top-5…
Boys run at Algona
A TIMELY TRIBUTE
SERGEANT BLUFF – Fort Dodge had its chances in a showdown at No. 2 (Class 4A)…
Dodgers determined to move on
Editorial
Soybeans are big business in Iowa
Nobody knows exactly how long humans have cultivated the soybean, but agricultural historians seem quite certain its domestication as a crop in China dates back three millennia. There are actually Chinese records documenting soybean growth as far back as the 11th century. There is some disagreement about who first introduced soybeans into North America,…
Area residents will soon have the opportunity to enjoy good food and live music as a…
Scholarship honors the memory of Landon Smith
The days are now noticeably shorter. And the temperature seems to dip just a little bit…
Area residents don’t have to look far for fall fun
A deer hunting season is getting underway in Fort Dodge. It starts today and continues through…
Urban deer hunt begins in Fort Dodge on private lands
Local Lifestyle
‘Where inspiration can happen’
If you ask Eric Anderson, the director of the Blanden Memorial Art Museum, about…
Local Business
From manicures to tattoos
Iowa Bankers Association announces launch of foundation
New owners promise same friendly service
Crimmins to lead rural health effort for UnityPoint
Lifestyle Briefs
Michael Charles will perform at Byron’s on Nov. 1
POMEROY — Michael Charles and his band will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Byron’s, 112 S Main St., Pomeroy. Charles is in the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame under the “Master Blues Artist” category, a 10 times Grammy-elected artist and a long-time touring artist performing at Byron’s in Pomeroy…
Brown Bag Briefings at FDPL
Bling-a-Book is Oct. 22 at Harcourt Library
Fonda Arts Center to hold food drive
News Brief
Reptiles & Amphibians at Discovery Center
Jim White, The Natural Naturalist, will be at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center at 10 a.m. today. He will bring live reptiles and amphibians for a hands-on opportunity to learn about these creatures. The Discovery Center is located at 20 N. First St. in Fort Dodge.
Merrill scholarship winners announced
Local jazz band season starts tonight
Jensen named to Dean’s List
Obituaries
Jeffry "Jeff" Zabel
Jeffry “Jeff” Zabel, 62, of Lehigh, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Jeff’s family will have a celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Carson-Stapp Funeral Home in Dayton. For online obituaries and condolences visit: www.carsonstappfuneralhome.com Memorials may be left to the discretion