After passengers flying out of Fort Dodge Regional Airport clear the security checkpoint, they must sit or stand in a relatively small area while they wait to board their plane. And there is no bathroom…
Paramedic level care coming to southern Webster County
A higher level of emergency medical care will be available faster in southern Webster County by the end of this…
Four new homes going up in Lynx Development
Four new homes are under construction in the Lynx Development #2 in southeast Webster City. The company building them was…
Go and Do: Oct. 16, 2026
In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — The Fort Dodge Chili Lovers’ Society 44th annual Chili Cookoff will be held from…
Humboldt building destroyed in blaze
HUMBOLDT — A building near downtown Humboldt that housed vehicles and equipment for a plumbing and heating company was destroyed…
FDPD officer cleared for duty
A Fort Dodge police officer who fired his weapon at a man he found shooting at others in the 300…
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Local Sports
Fort Dodge heads to Le Mars
LE MARS – Fort Dodge’s postseason on the gridiron ostensibly began last week. In order for the Dodgers to stay in contention for a berth in the official Class 4A playoff field later this month, head coach Nik Moser’s squad knows the margin for error remains almost zero as they head to Le Mars…
For one final time, Matt Dillon will lead the St. Edmond football team into action here…
Finale for SE coach Dillon
Balanced Jaguars earn TLC crown
Manson NW Webster golden in TLC girls race
Editorial
October is National Pork Month
October has been designated National Pork Month. That makes it an especially good time to reflect on the importance of the pork industry to this state. It’s unlikely that anyone who lives in Iowa does not already know that pork production contributes mightily to the economic vitality of the Hawkeye State. It may come…
Both kids and grownups have been riding bikes throughout Fort Dodge for decades. And while scooters…
Speedier e-bikes, scooters should prompt greater road awareness
For the last year, Iowans have been immersed in numerous political campaigns for Congress, the governor's…
Voting requires research
It’s hard to imagine facing an Iowa winter without a warm coat. Sadly, some area kids…
Support Coats for Kids this fall
Local Lifestyle
EEz BEEz
WEBSTER CITY — When Evan Ely received the 2026 Youth Beekeeping scholarship earlier this…
Local Business
For Hy-Vee leader, it’s all about the customers
Thriving in Rutland
Obria Medical Clinics celebrates grand opening in Fort Dodge
First Bank announces opening of new Eagle Grove Office
Lifestyle Briefs
LWML to hold quilt, craft and bake sale
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Sewing Group will hold a quilt, craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the church, 1023 S. 27th St.. Lunch menu includes sloppy joes, chips, bars and drinks, available for a freewill donation.
Lehigh Methodist to hold Second Sunday Supper
Harcourt Library to hold craft workshop
Fonda Arts Center to hold food drive
News Brief
Man sent to prison for enticing a juvenile
SAC CITY — A Sac City man has been sentenced to prison for five years after pleading guilty to using various social media platforms to entice a girl into sexual conduct, according to the Sac County Attorney’s Office. Joshua W. Phillips, 43, had pleaded guilty to one count of grooming, according to the County…
Old-Timers Chili Cook Off is today
Reservations due for FD Women’s Connection meeting
FDSH homecoming parade is Friday
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