A man was shot and killed in Fort Dodge Friday afternoon, according to police. A suspect was quickly identified and detained. Neither the victim or the suspect have been identified by police. The Fort Dodge…
Weeklong Iowa 7 closure begins Monday
A stretch of Iowa Highway 7 in Webster County will close for about a week beginning Monday while crews improve…
Flower show to have historic theme
Floral arrangements inspired by notable Fort Dodge buildings will be among the creations on display during an upcoming flower show.…
‘American Pickers’ seeks Iowa treasures
The “American Pickers” TV series plans to film throughout Iowa in September, according to an announcement from the show’s publicists.…
Fire stopped in FD house
Firefighters quickly doused a blaze in a Fort Dodge house Friday afternoon. No one was injured and the cause of…
Public Safety Authority gets to work
The entity charged with overseeing the potential creation of a new Webster County Law Enforcement Center started its work Thursday.…
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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
Work of many led to softball tourney’s success
The 2026 Girls State Softball Tournament did not end exactly the way the St. Edmond Gaels and the Fort Dodge Dodgers had hoped it would, but it still showcased our community and its outstanding sports complex. The fact that Fort Dodge has hosted the tournament for more than 50 years is a tribute to…
Summer has long been considered the season for fun. The sun is out, and school is…
Join the ranks of blood donors
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
Local Lifestyle
Travis Tritt to headline 2026 Fort Dodge Country Jam
In 2024, Shellabration Inc. conducted an online survey to find out who local country…
The final concert of this 2026 summer season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of…
Final Karl King Band summer concert is Sunday
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will present a special concert on Sunday…
Karl King Band salutes noted composers
Searching for ticks following an outing is something many don’t do, but should, according to Angela…
Keeping safe from tick-borne diseases
Local Business
Woodruff Construction celebrates 70 years of building Iowa’s communities
La Bonita Bar & Grill opens in downtown Webster City
Antique clock returned to WCF Bank
MidAmerican Energy proposes Iowa natural gas rate adjustment
Lifestyle Briefs
Catholic Daughters to meet Aug. 13, RSVP requested
The Catholic Daughters Court 216 kick-off meeting will be held on Aug. 13, at the Corpus Christi Center beginning with Mass at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, social time, and a business meeting. Remember to use your invitation card to invite a friend to come with you. Members who would like to attend, please
KYL adult programs for July
KYL to hold teen events
KYL children’s events scheduled
News Brief
Rolling Hills Community Church to hold VBS
Rolling Hills Community Church, 2891 N 15th St,, will hold vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday for kids age 4 to sixth grade. The theme is Illumination Station, shining a light on who Jesus really is, as referenced in John 8:12. We invite the whole family to join us…
Danny Christensen benefit is Saturday
Man pleads guilty in meth case
Hazard plan is subject of Thursday meeting
Obituaries
Elaine Youngren
Elaine Youngren, 71, of Ankeny, Iowa, and formerly of Dayton went home to Jesus on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Carson ~ Stapp Funeral Home in Dayton. A funeral service