HOME STRETCH
Strong showing for Gael squads
The St. Edmond cross country teams have competed against the best of the best around north-central Iowa this season. On Thursday, the Gaels ...
Fort Dodge, Kosovo relationship is worthy of support
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has Americans thinking about foreign affairs in a way that they probably have not done in a long time. Among other things, the ...
4-H is about helping youths achieve
National 4-H Week, which began Sunday and concludes Saturday, is a good time to celebrate the enormous contributions 4-H makes to our community ...
20th annual Pumpkins and Ponies
Manson Meridians seek new and returning singers for 54th season; Rehearsals set to begin Oct. 16
MANSON — The Manson Meridian Singers are preparing for its 54th season, and would like to invite any and all who love to sing to join them on ...
Baker Group opens new Fort Dodge site
Baker Group has opened a new regional office at 819 S. 32nd St. in Fort Dodge. The expansion strengthens the company’s ability to deliver services to north ...
A love affair with ready-to-wear
Savvy Salon & Boutique opens in Gowrie
Otho Betterment chili cook-off and Bloody Mary contest is Oct. 11
OTHO — The Otho Betterment Committee’s ninth annual chili cook-off and bloody Mary contest is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11, at the Otho City Park. There will be ...
Pet Blessing is Sunday
Daybreak Rotary chili supper is Oct. 11
Weather Service warns of fire risk
The National Weather Service is warning that weather conditions this weekend will create high fire danger. Unseasonably warm weather with dry conditions and gusty ...
More charges filed against mother in abuse case
Man charged in break-in, beating
John Ward
Visitation from 10 AM – 11 AM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Historic Bruce Funeral Home. Graveside services at 11:15 AM at North Lawn Cemetery. ...
