Webster County’s preliminary ballot count in Tuesday’s general election surpassed its 2022 midterm total, but fell short of the number cast in 2018, according to Webster County Auditor Krystal Lloyd. A total of 12,800 ballots…
Moeller to donate furnace to someone in need
Having a working furnace is a necessity in Iowa, and replacing one comes with a big price tag. That is…
Beau Klaver says he is up for the challenge ahead
KAMRAR — It was a long night for Beau Klaver, as the Kamrar farmer and business owner stayed up with…
Martin Marietta employees pack meals for Meals from the Heartland
Drug charge filed against driver in Wednesday night pursuit
A Fort Dodge man who was arrested Wednesday night after a vehicle chase now faces a drug charge because investigators…
Georg’s Army service took him to Alaska
Jim Georg grew up on the south side of Fort Dodge, the son of a truck driver. He loved to…
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Local Sports
HONOR ROLL
Seven St. Edmond football players were named to the all-district team, the league announced.…
For one final time under first-year head coach Colby Kratch, the Iowa Central football team hits…
Tritons finish with No. 1 Hutchinson
SIOUX CITY - For just the second time in program history, Algona is headed to the…
Algona rolls into semis
SIOUX CENTER — Clarion-Goldfield-Dows spotted second-ranked West Lyon 21 points in the opening 15 minutes. The…
Cowboys fall to No. 2 Wildcats
Editorial
Harvest isn’t over yet
Another blast of rainy weather has kept farmers out of the fields again. That means there is still some harvesting to be done, and in some areas, there is quite a bit to get finished. Because it is November, farmers will not be able to wait for the corn and any remaining soybeans to…
The 2026 general election is over. Many folks will breathe a sigh of relief at that…
Hard work of governing must begin
Election Day is nearly here. On Tuesday, thousands of people will go to the polls to…
Make your voice heard on Election Day
People across Iowa will set their clocks back one hour tonight because of Daylight Saving Time.…
The time has come to end Daylight Saving Time
Local Lifestyle
Come From Away
Comedia Musica Players is set to present its annual fall musical “Come From Away,”…
Laughs, Lyrics and Love: Fort Dodge Senior High — 'Cactus Pass'
Laughs, Lyrics and Love: Manson Northwest Webster — 'Polecat Hayride'
The Comedia Musica Players will present their annual fall musical, “Come From Away,” on Nov. 12-14…
Comedia Musica will present 'Come From Away'
Local Business
New health care model debuts in Fort Dodge
Wetter honored at Stewart Memorial
Brew Travel Center opening Nov. 16
Sole of the community
Lifestyle Briefs
CDA meeting set for Thursday
The Catholic Daughters Court 216 New Member Initiation Mass will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Holy Trinity Church, 2501 Sixth Ave. N. (NOTE: change of location for Mass). Mass will be followed by dinner at the Corpus Christi Center, 403 N. Eighth St., a special presentation of Veterans Honor Quilts to
Wernimont to perform at Fonda Arts Center
KYL adult programs scheduled for November
KYL schedules children’s programs
News Brief
FD Women’s Connection to meet Nov. 12
Fort Dodge Women's Connection invites all area women to a brunch at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave S. Tickets are $15 inclusive. The special feature will be Brian Bidleman, executive director for Beacon of Hope Ministries, who will be talking about the Beacon’s ministry and how it has changed…
CDA meeting set for Nov. 12
Trick or Treat in downtown Fort Dodge
Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday
Obituaries
Donald E. Sells
Donald E. Sells, 64, of San Tan Valley, AZ, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. Services will be held at a later date. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.