The entity charged with overseeing the potential creation of a new Webster County Law Enforcement Center started its work Thursday. The three-member panel that is the Webster County Public Safety Authority did not make any…
One dead in shooting
A man died as a result of a shooting Friday afternoon, according to the Fort Dodge Police Department. A suspect…
Shooting in Fort Dodge under investigation
Fort Dodge police are investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Third Avenue North. One person was taken by…
Bevers-McGivney to continue serving life in prison
ROCKWELL CITY — A Gowrie man will continue serving life in prison after a court upheld his 2025 conviction for…
Man held on $1 M bond in fatal crash
ROCKWELL CITY — The man accused of deliberately ramming his pickup into a UTV, killing one person and seriously injuring…
Home sweet home
For Iowa high school softball players competing at the highest level, Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex is the site…
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Local Sports
New eras begin at state tournament
Change has been the theme at this year’s state softball tournament. With it comes…
Editorial
Join the ranks of blood donors
Summer has long been considered the season for fun. The sun is out, and school is out. It’s the season to get outside and play or take the family on the great American road trip. But summer is also a season when there are historically a lot of injuries and accidents. Some in the…
One of summer’s most enjoyable events gets underway today. The Girls State Softball Tournament will be…
State softball returns to Fort Dodge
Teenagers who once spent hours talking to each other on the phone now spend hours communicating…
Balance is needed in everyone’s online lives
The Webster County Fair begins today and continues through Sunday on the fairgrounds at 22770 Old…
Be sure to check out the Webster County Fair
Local Lifestyle
Karl King Band salutes noted composers
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will present a special concert on Sunday evening, July 19th, starting at 7:30 pm, at the historic Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. There is no admission charge, with these concerts being supported by the City of Fort Dodge. An ice cream social…
Searching for ticks following an outing is something many don’t do, but should, according to Angela…
Keeping safe from tick-borne diseases
Stage Door Productions to present ‘Matilda Jr.’
The summer concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will continue for three more Sunday…
King Band concert tours the world — musically
Local Business
Antique clock returned to WCF Bank
MidAmerican Energy proposes Iowa natural gas rate adjustment
Bringing back the shine
Durham says Webster City is ‘investing in itself’ at Gateway Industrial Park
Lifestyle Briefs
Federated Garden Club to meet
The Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lion’s Den, 731 Exposition Drive, Fort Dodge. The program will be on Honey by Stripling Apiaries. The public is always welcome to attend.
Open Class Horticulture Show set for July 25-26 in Humboldt
Kendall Young closure scheduled
KYL adult programs for July
News Brief
Danny Christensen benefit is Saturday
HARCOURT — A benefit for Danny Christensen, of Harcourt, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Harcourt City Park. The event includes a pork dinner, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, bake sale and live music by Jake and Travis with co-star Monte Grossnickle. Donations can also be made at: TEAM DANNY…
Man pleads guilty in meth case
Hazard plan is subject of Thursday meeting
Water, pheasants topics at Coffee and Conservation
Obituaries
Walter Sampson
Walter R. Sampson, 74, of Fort Dodge, died July 22, 2026, at Friendship Haven. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. www.brucesfuneralhome.com