The Fort Dodge Community Recreation Center and the Siouxland Sports Academy will have leading roles in the operation of the sports pavilion at Corridor Plaza as a result of City Council action Monday. The council…
Muhlbauer: ‘It’s about people’
Dave Muhlbauer, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, can quickly describe the approach to government that he and running mate…
Engineer: Sewer investment is paying off
About 20 years ago, every heavy rain produced all kinds of problems in Fort Dodge. Sanitary sewers overloaded with rain…
Pumpkins and Ponies
Kaufmann rallies local Republicans
Webster County Republicans were treated to some chili and rousing, barn burner speeches at Fort Frenzy during the annual Ken…
New shelter for women, children planned in FD
For a woman experiencing homelessness, one of the most difficult questions can be one of the simplest: Where can I…
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Local Sports
Iowa Central takes down Garden City on the road
GARDEN CITY, Kan. — The Iowa Central football team finished off a lengthy run of games in Kansas with another win, besting Garden City here Saturday, 17-12. The Tritons (4-2 overall) played their last four games away from home, going 3-1 during that span. “It always feels great to go on the road and…
CONRAD - The St. Edmond volleyball team reached the double-digit win mark for a third consecutive…
Gaels earn two victories at BCLUW
The Iowa Central soccer teams dropped a doubleheader in ranked battles with Northeast on Saturday. In…
Iowa Central soccer squads fall at home
BACK TO THE BASICS
Editorial
Speedier e-bikes, scooters should prompt greater road awareness
Both kids and grownups have been riding bikes throughout Fort Dodge for decades. And while scooters faded from the scene for awhile, they are enjoying a resurgence of popularity with young people today. We view people traveling on bikes and scooters as a good thing. It beats driving everywhere in this age of $4-a-gallon…
For the last year, Iowans have been immersed in numerous political campaigns for Congress, the governor's…
Voting requires research
It’s hard to imagine facing an Iowa winter without a warm coat. Sadly, some area kids…
Support Coats for Kids this fall
National 4-H Week, which begins Sunday and concludes Saturday, is a good time to celebrate the…
4-H is about helping youths achieve
Local Lifestyle
EEz BEEz
WEBSTER CITY — When Evan Ely received the 2026 Youth Beekeeping scholarship earlier this…
Local Business
For Hy-Vee leader, it’s all about the customers
Thriving in Rutland
Obria Medical Clinics celebrates grand opening in Fort Dodge
First Bank announces opening of new Eagle Grove Office
Lifestyle Briefs
LWML to hold quilt, craft and bake sale
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Sewing Group will hold a quilt, craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the church, 1023 S. 27th St.. Lunch menu includes sloppy joes, chips, bars and drinks, available for a freewill donation.
Lehigh Methodist to hold Second Sunday Supper
Harcourt Library to hold craft workshop
Fonda Arts Center to hold food drive
News Brief
Old-Timers Chili Cook Off is today
The Old Timers Chili Cook Off will be held today at 528 S. 12th St. Chili will be cooked the "old-fashioned way" over an open fire. Cooking starts at noon, with tasting and judging at 5 p.m. For more information, call Chuck Reetz at 515-269-7960. For a $5 donation, attendees will receive a bowl,…
Reservations due for FD Women’s Connection meeting
FDSH homecoming parade is Friday
Reptiles & Amphibians at Discovery Center
Obituaries
Debbie Halligan
Debbie L. Halligan, 64, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Friendship Haven. A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Friendship Haven Celebration Center, 420 Kenyon Road, with Chaplain Denise Halverson officiating. A gathering of family and friends will