The emergency medical technician program at Iowa Central Community College is the first course in the nation to offer its students a new form of federal financial aid. “I’m thrilled to announce that the Iowa…
New LifeFlight helicopter coming to Fort Dodge
A new LifeFlight helicopter will be coming to Fort Dodge this fall. The helicopter now in use will be replaced…
Grassley bankruptcy bill passes Senate
A change in bankruptcy laws U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley said will benefit families and small businesses has been unanimously approved…
Intersection work begins
Iowa Central is first in the nation for new Pell grants
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon was in Fort Dodge Tuesday afternoon to announce that Iowa Central Community College is the…
150 years of corn
ROCKWELL CITY — It’s hard to know what to celebrate when both Sweet Corn Daze — Rockwell City’s annual community…
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LEGACY SECURED
LJ Maehl tried to never take a single moment or memory for granted during…
Editorial
Iowa Sales Tax Holiday starts Friday
Area families are already beginning to think about the items that will be needed to send young people back to school properly equipped and looking good. According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in school will spend about $43.3 billion nationwide on back-to-school clothing and supplies this year. Surveys by the federation…
People across the United States increasingly want to know where their food comes from. It just…
Choose Iowa promotes high quality food and drink from our state
In a city with hundreds of miles of roads, it comes as no surprise that elected…
It’s time for brick pavers to go
Just when local drivers think they have seen enough orange signs, barricades and road cones they…
Patience needed during busy road work season
Local Lifestyle
Flying fun for a good cause
HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Rotary Club has a long-running tradition that combines a fly-in…
Travis Tritt to headline 2026 Fort Dodge Country Jam
The final concert of this 2026 summer season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of…
Final Karl King Band summer concert is Sunday
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will present a special concert on Sunday…
Karl King Band salutes noted composers
Local Business
Woodruff Construction celebrates 70 years of building Iowa’s communities
La Bonita Bar & Grill opens in downtown Webster City
Antique clock returned to WCF Bank
MidAmerican Energy proposes Iowa natural gas rate adjustment
Lifestyle Briefs
Catholic Daughters to meet Aug. 13
The Catholic Daughters Court 216 kick-off meeting will be held on Aug. 13, at the Corpus Christi Center beginning with Mass at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, social time, and a business meeting. Remember to use your invitation card to invite a friend to come with you. Members who would like to attend, please
KYL adult programs scheduled
KYL invites kids and teens for fun
KYL announces fall programs
News Brief
Women's Connection brunch is Aug. 11, RSVP requested
Fort Dodge Women's Connection invites all area women to a brunch at 9:30 on Aug. 11 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Tickets are $15 inclusive. The special feature will be Rebecca Nelson, a hospital consultant with Unity Point Hospice in Fort Dodge. She will provide information on hospice care and end of…
Driver charged with ramming another vehicle
Man charged with golf club attack
15th Street intersection to close Monday
Obituaries
Marlene Beckley
Celebration of Life for Marlene and Curt Beckley on Saturday, August 8th, Donna Jean Monkelien Pavillion at Oleson Park, 2:00-5:00 pm. www.foustfh.com