State Rep. Ann Meyer appeared to be well on her way to winning her fifth term in office Tuesday. With seven of the 15 precincts in House District 8 reporting late Tuesday night, the Fort…
Eldal leads in Webster County recorder’s race
Tina Eldal appeared to be on the path to winning the Recorder’s Office in the one contested race in Webster…
Supervisors approve scaled-back rezoning in split vote
Webster County Supervisors approved a scaled-back version of Kevin Stumpf’s rezoning request Tuesday on a 3-2 vote after a contentious…
County officials win reelection with no opponents
A handful of Webster County officials coasted to reelection Tuesday with no opposition. Supervisor Austin Hayek, a Republican, won his…
Pomeroy man sentenced for child sexual abuse
ROCKWELL CITY — A Pomeroy man has been sentenced to up to 100 years in prison after a judge found…
Concerns raised over animal control response
Questions about a 45-day lapse in animal control response drew scrutiny Tuesday at the Webster County Board of Supervisors meeting.…
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CORALVILLE — The fifth-ranked Humboldt volleyball team is on a mission. The Wildcats (39-4…
Editorial
Hard work of governing must begin
The 2026 general election is over. Many folks will breathe a sigh of relief at that thought. We congratulate the winners of Tuesday's votes, and we challenge them to do two things. First, the easy challenge, for both the election winners and losers. Remove your yard signs and any other promotional materials you may…
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
Unlike most holidays, Halloween really has no serious purpose. It's primarily an opportunity for harmless, child-oriented…
Let’s keep Halloween fun
Local Lifestyle
Laughs, Lyrics and Love: Fort Dodge Senior High — 'Cactus Pass'
Combine elements of a Shakespearean romance with an old time Appalachian family feud then…
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'
Vigil: Families honor loved ones who died by violence
Local Business
Brew Travel Center opening Nov. 16
Sole of the community
Snell Settlement Services eases the process of home buying
Serving Fort Dodge since 1963
Lifestyle Briefs
Michael Charles will perform at Byron’s on Sunday
POMEROY — Michael Charles and his band will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Byron’s, 112 S Main St., Pomeroy. Charles is in the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame under the “Master Blues Artist” category, a 10 times Grammy-elected artist and a long-time touring artist performing at Byron’s in Pomeroy for
Joel Wernimont will perform at Fonda Arts Center
Kendall Young Library will close for Thanksgiving weekend
KYL adult programs scheduled for November
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
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