MANSON — Side by side along Iowa Highway 7 in Calhoun County lie Calmer Farms — two farms with a rich history dating back more than 150 years. The Calmer family describes them as “working…
Foster homes wanted for pets
For some dogs and cats awaiting adoption, a traditional shelter isn’t right for them. That is why the Almost Home…
Deputies probe shooting report
One person was apparently shot Wednesday night in Webster County and an investigation is underway. The shooting was reported at…
Car flips on side; no injuries reported
Property taxes divide Republicans, Democrats
Changes in Iowa’s property tax system that were approved in the waning hours of this year’s legislative session were supported…
Rezoning hearing exposes development divide
Questions about what would be built on nearly 64 acres surrounding Marker 126 divided speakers at a two-hour public hearing…
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Local Sports
DIGGING DEEP
The fourth-ranked Iowa Central volleyball team shook off any lingering rust and secured an…
Palmer closes her career at state
Cross country runners have faced brutal heat, constant rain, heavy winds and just downright tough weather…
Talent abound at FDSH Invitational
HAMPTON - The St. Edmond volleyball team picked up a split in North Central Conference play…
Gaels split on road in volleyball
Editorial
Voting requires research
For the last year, Iowans have been immersed in numerous political campaigns for Congress, the governor's office, the state legislature and various county offices. A lot of people may feel like they have been bombarded by non-stop political ads. With the general election less than 30 days away, the campaigning will shift into what…
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
The late Rev. Al Henderson had a habit of wrapping up conversations by saying, "Carry on."…
Pay It Forward Friday to honor Henderson’s legacy
Local Lifestyle
Disco at Decker coming to Iowa Central
Bell bottoms, sequins and platform shoes will have a place at Decker Auditorium when…
The Friends of the Fort Dodge Library announce this fall’s installment of the Brown Bag Briefings.…
Brown Bag Briefing topics planned
WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs throughout the month of October. Special…
Adult programs planned at Kendall Young Library
WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library Children’s Department will hold a variety of programs in October.…
Children’s programs offered at Kendall Young Library in October
Local Business
Obria Medical Clinics celebrates grand opening in Fort Dodge
First Bank announces opening of new Eagle Grove Office
Stewart Memorial Hospital to host EMPOW’HER Women’s Wellness Event
From manicures to tattoos
Lifestyle Briefs
Catholic Daughters to meet Thursday
The Catholic Daughters Court 216 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Corpus Christi Center. Mass will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, speaker Jane Klingson Morlan, a cancer wig specialist for UnityPoint, and a business meeting. Bring winter coats, socks, blankets, etc. for CDA's November project. Members who…
KYL to hold teen events in October
Friends of Kendall Young sale set
Harcourt Library to hold craft workshop
News Brief
FDSH homecoming parade is Friday
The Fort Dodge Senior High School homecoming parade will proceed down Central Avenue Friday afternoon. It will begin at 3 p.m. Central Avenue between 15th Street and the City Square will be closed to traffic at 2:30 p.m., according to an announcement from the Police Department. Any vehicles parked on Central Avenue must be…
Reptiles & Amphibians at Discovery Center
Merrill scholarship winners announced
Local jazz band season starts tonight
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