MOORLAND — A Catholic church that once served generations of Moorland-area families is no longer designated as a sacred place for worship. Bishop John E. Keehner of the Diocese of Sioux City issued a decree…
Go and Do: Sept. 25, 2026
Around the area WEBSTER CITY — 2026 Whiskers & Wine Comedy Night will be held from 5 to 10 p.m.…
City gets sports pavilion
The struggle over control of the sports pavilion in Corridor Plaza ended Wednesday with the city government in possession of…
EMS Council talks data, budgets
Technology and budgets were the focus of the Webster County Emergency Medical Service Advisory Council Wednesday evening. The council discussed…
Extra milk, extra hope
Webster County now has its own breast milk collection depot, giving area mothers a convenient way to donate surplus breast…
Webster, Humboldt counties move forward with regional trail connection
Webster and Humboldt counties are taking another step toward connecting two regional trail systems, a project officials say has been…
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Local Sports
Second half of season awaits area grid teams
Business picks up for Southeast Valley this week. The seventh-ranked Jaguars (4-0 overall, 1-0 in the district) will now travel to Carroll to face defending state champion and No. 1 (Class 1A) Carroll Kuemper (4-0, 1-0). The Jaguars have strung together a solid four-week start, outscoring their opponents by a total of 142-19 in…
ALGONA — Fort Dodge’s Annika Weisberg got her first taste of victory at the varsity level…
Dodger swimmers defeat Algona
CHARLES CITY - The St. Edmond volleyball team dropped a pair of North Central Conference matches…
Gael volleyball tripped twice on the road
Top-10 clash next for Dodgers
Editorial
Area residents don’t have to look far for fall fun
The days are now noticeably shorter. And the temperature seems to dip just a little bit lower every night. Those are sure signs that fall is here. The long lazy days of summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean there are no more chances for fun outside. And that fun can be found…
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
Most people take their arms and legs for granted. They use them every day to do…
One man’s trauma spurs effort to help others
Following the recent area rains, the corn and soybeans have to dry down quite a bit…
Keep Iowa’s roads safe during harvest
Local Lifestyle
Pumpkins and fall go hand in hand
HUMBOLDT — Fall is here again, which means it is time for SpringVale Farm’s…
Local Business
New owners promise same friendly service
Crimmins to lead rural health effort for UnityPoint
Newest owner of Studio Fusion views creativity as universal human trait
Ernst honors ShinyTop Brewing
Lifestyle Briefs
Bling-a-Book is Oct. 22 at Harcourt Library
HARCOURT — Bring your favorite book and join us at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Harcourt Library, 106 W. Second St., Harcourt, to bling it out. Call 515-354-5391 to register for this event. Snacks and drinks will be provided. This program is $5 per person for materials.
Lake City church to hold ice cream social
Fort Dodge Public Library to host September DIY program for adults
Brown Bag Briefings at FD Public Library
News Brief
Local jazz band season starts tonight
The 515 Big Band will commence its 2026-2027 season tonight. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Historic Phillips Auditorium, 1015 Fifth Ave. N. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $15, but students will be admitted free. The 515 Big Band consists of five saxophones, four trombones, four trumpets, a…
Jensen named to Dean’s List
Two named to SNHU President’s List
Part of South 15th Street is closed
Obituaries
Stephen Ahrens
Stephen “Steve” Alan Ahrens, 78, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Deacon Joe Coleman officiating. Military honors will