PALMER — Deb Erickson, of Pomeroy, does at home what she was demonstrating Sunday at the 42nd Annual Wiegert Prairie Fall Fest at the Wiegert Prairie Farmstead. So that hand cranked butter churn she was…
Giving back is catching on
In 2012, Mike and Pat Brandrup did something extraordinary. They looked at the farm bought by Mike’s grandparents in the…
Back on the big stage
A lot can happen in 365 days. Jason Drew can attest to that. On Aug. 17, 2025, the Fort Dodge…
Iowa Central digs in for sports performance center
The new home of the Iowa Central Community College football team achieved its first down Friday morning. But instead of…
Falling bricks result in penalty for owner
A Fort Dodge woman had a close call about a year ago when bricks fell from a First Avenue South…
Public Safety Center referendum pushed to November 2027
Webster County voters will not be asked to consider a new Public Safety Center referendum this November after local officials…
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Local Sports
Dodgers do it again at Mason City
MASON CITY – Much like the theme in this series for over two decades…
Editorial
New Backpack Buddies program needed
For 14 years, thousands of local kids relied on a unique program to keep their tummies full with good food on the weekends throughout the school year. Each Friday they picked up a backpack, or in later years, a bag, filled with nutritious food. That food was courtesy of a program called Backpack Buddies…
In Fort Dodge and Webster County we are fortunate to always have people who are ready…
Setting the example with civility
Balancing a big tire or a bag of garbage on a canoe and then paddling that…
River cleanup yields heaps of waste
Even though the calendar shows another month of summer to be enjoyed, for students and teachers,…
Schools are starting — drive safely
Local Lifestyle
The Cave Band revived
THOR — More than three decades ago, a handful of teenagers plugged in their…
Local Business
FDIC data: Strong banks support Iowa’s economy
According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. data released Tuesday, the banking industry finished the second quarter in a strong position with widespread, robust loan growth for several consecutive quarters. Iowa banks reported loan growth, stable deposits and a healthy loan-to-deposit ratio to support local economies. “Despite ongoing inflationary pressure, Iowa’s banking industry remained strong…
Van Diest Medical Center receives high rating
Farm Progress Show will kick off the harvest season
Evergreen Internet announces fiber optic construction project for North and South Twin Lakes
Lifestyle Briefs
Meridians to hold meet and greet Sept. 10
MANSON — The Manson Meridian Singers are holding a meet and greet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the Lucky 7 Coffee Shop for anyone who might be interested in singing with the group as they prepare for their 55th season. If you love to sing and have been looking for a place…
Tom Lichter will perform at the Fonda Arts Center
‘Practical Magic’ Movie Night coming to Fort Dodge Public Library
Kendall Young will close for Labor Day weekend
News Brief
Free paint collection days planned
Residents of Humboldt and Webster counties will have a free way to properly dispose of old paint in the coming week. The North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency will hold a free residential paint collection days Thursday, Friday and Saturday at its facility at 2141 Gypsum Hollow Road. Collection hours are: • 7:30…
Man faces weapon charge after Dayton incident
‘Practical Magic’ Movie Night coming to Fort Dodge Public Library
FDPL board to meet Monday
Obituaries
Joan Mahan
Joan Elizabeth Mahan, 78, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Grandview Health Care Center in Dayton, IA. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Lighthouse Ministries, 1333 4th Avenue North – Fort Dodge, with Rev. John Elkin officiating. Visitation will be held