For the first time in its history, the Iowa Girls State Softball Tournament will be played using a double-elimination format, a change expected to keep teams in Fort Dodge longer and generate as much as…
A spicy hot day at the fair
It’s been a hot humid week at the Webster County Fair. On Saturday, that heat got turned up to something…
Area residents turn out for Badgerfest 2026
‘Matilda the Musical Jr.’
Ribbons, trophies & a full schedule
The Webster County Fair crowned a king and a queen on Wednesday, and the job isn’t standing still and smiling…
New troopers hit the road
Three new troopers are on the roads in and around Webster County, carrying on the Iowa State Patrol’s tradition of…
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DODGERS ARE BACK, HUNGRY FOR MORE
The third-ranked Fort Dodge softball team caught the state by surprise. The Dodgers carry…
Editorial
State softball returns to Fort Dodge
One of summer’s most enjoyable events gets underway today. The Girls State Softball Tournament will be the highlight of the season for the teams that made it to state-level competition, including the two hometown squads. For the first time in several years, both the Fort Dodge Dodgers and the St. Edmond Gaels will be…
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
There are times when a good idea can be made even better. That is the case…
Buffer Pilot Project just got better
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
Water, pheasants topics at Coffee and Conservation
Water quality was the focus of a Coffee and Conservation session Saturday at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center. The program featured information on Webster County Conservation’s volunteer water testing program, river cleanup efforts and future initiatives to ensure water quality for recreation and agriculture. Jerry Beck, of Pheasants Forever, was present and…
Two more officers added to FDPD
Iowa Lakes grads named
FD Women’s Connection to host brunch at Tea Thyme; reservations required
Obituaries
Douglas Wegman
Douglas “Doug” W. Wegman, 76, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Grandview Health Care Center in Dayton, IA. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Kennedy Park (open shelter house — by the playground) with military honors by the…