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SAFETY FIRST

Every year it is a ritual that elementary school students might find exciting while middle and high school students may be less impressed. But practicing how to safely evacuate from a bus is part of…

Take a walk to end polio

For decades, the dreaded disease of polio robbed many of its victims of the ability to walk. On Saturday, the…

New roundabout opening at last

A new roundabout intersection just south of the Fort Dodge Regional Airport will be partially opened to traffic this week.…

Taste the heat

So just how hot was the Three Carolina Reaper chili that Dan Flippo, of Fort Dodge, brought along for people…

Hugs, smiles and memories

Editor's note: This feature first ran in a special publication called Hometown Pride, published June 27, 2026, featuring people and…

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Keep the buses rolling safely

Riding the big yellow bus is an essential part of the school day for thousands of local children. Those school buses do more than take kids to and from class. They are also the transportation to field trips, sports events and other activities. With so many buses on the road carrying students, from preschool…

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Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday

A Lazy Ike get together will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center. There will be a large variety of Lazy Ike lures that were made in Fort Dodge. Attendees can buy, sell, trade and get free appraisals. Admission is free. The event is…

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