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Construction epicenter

Construction equipment is a common sight on Third Avenue Northwest lately. That’s because a section of the busy street is being rebuilt right next to the spot where new apartment buildings are being constructed. Anyone…

Diaper help is on the way

In Fort Dodge, there may be times when the parents of a baby may be faced with a painful decision…

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Local Sports

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For the second straight year, the St. Edmond softball team dropped a state tournament…

Editorial

Join the ranks of blood donors

Summer has long been considered the season for fun. The sun is out, and school is out. It’s the season to get outside and play or take the family on the great American road trip. But summer is also a season when there are historically a lot of injuries and accidents. Some in the…

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…

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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.

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Hazard plan is subject of Thursday meeting

A hazard mitigation plan meeting will be held by Webster County Emergency Management Thursday evening. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on the East Campus of Iowa Central Community College, 2031 Quail Ave. The meeting is part of the process for updating the hazard mitigation plan. The hazard mitigation plan focuses on natural…

Obituaries

Marjorie Zahrobsky

Marjorie Zahrobsky, 89, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Bickford Senior Living of Fort Dodge. Services are pending at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.