The new Sprouts Early Education & Development School in Fort Dodge recently received a $50,000 grant. The Iowa Women’s Foundation awarded the money to the school, which opened its doors to its first students in…
FD council adopts plan for future action
A document that lays out broad concepts, such as creating a vibrant community, and pairs them with specific actions like…
Foundation donates to area fire departments
Several area volunteer fire departments have received donations from Iowa Select Farms and the Deb & Jeff Hansen Foundation. Those…
Council moves to increase water, sewer bills
Increase in water and sanitary sewer bills received the initial approval of the Fort Dodge City Council Monday. Without discussion,…
FD school board recognizes cheer squad
The Fort Dodge Community School District Board of Education recognized the Fort Dodge Cheer All Americans Monday evening. These young…
FD man pleads not guilty in 4th Street Depot shooting
A Fort Dodge man charged in a deadly September shooting will stand trial next year. Jamarcus Gully, 20, pleaded not…
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INTERNATIONAL FLAIR
The Fort Dodge-area community helped get Nalayna Knuths to Thonon-Les-Bains, France for the International…
Gaels one match from state
Playoff pairings for all seven classes of high school football were announced on Saturday. Algona, Clarion-Goldfield/Dows,…
Pairings set for area football squads
No. 15 Iowa Central pulls through on the road
Editorial
Chief justice’s legacy to be honored
Fairly and correctly administering the law was a form of public service that Mark Cady turned into his life’s work. Cady, the Fort Dodge man who was the chief justice of the Iowa Supreme Court when he died in November 2019, was a steady presence in courtrooms for nearly 40 years. He began his…
Most people never experience domestic violence. Unfortunately, however, some estimates put the incidence among Americans at…
It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month
There are still thousands of American troops who are stationed not only far from home, but…
Be part of area effort to support our troops overseas
Riding the big yellow bus is an essential part of the school day for thousands of…
Keep the buses rolling safely
Local Lifestyle
Vigil: Families honor loved ones who died by violence
The Domestic Sexual Assault Outreach Center is located in Fort Dodge. DSAOC is a…
Local Business
Sole of the community
Snell Settlement Services eases the process of home buying
Serving Fort Dodge since 1963
For Hy-Vee leader, it’s all about the customers
Lifestyle Briefs
Choral Society concert will focus on works of banned composers and poets
The Fort Dodge Choral Society will present an afternoon of choral music by composers and poets who have been banned through the ages. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 239 N. 11th St. Admission is by season ticket or $12 at the door.
Michael Charles will perform at Byron’s on Nov. 1
Joel Wernimont will perform at Fonda Arts Center on Nov. 8
Brown Bag Briefings at FD Public Library
News Brief
Trick or Treat in downtown Fort Dodge
The sixth annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat night is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Businesses can set up their “candy stop” inside or outside of their business.
Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday
Luminary Night Hike is Thursday
Toddler Time set for Wednesday
Obituaries
Lorraine "Lori" Wignall
Lorraine "Lori" Wignall, 92, of Fort Dodge, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Marian Home. Services are pending with Laufersweiler Funeral Home.