The dogs and cats at the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa have been sweating it out just like everyone has been recently. But they face an additional challenge: old, balky air handlers…
Two fires break out in area
An outbuilding on a Webster County property was destroyed by fire Thursday night, while earlier in the day one man…
Veterans appreciation concert coming to Humboldt
HUMBOLDT — A veterans appreciation event featuring a ZZ Top tribute band will be held Aug. 22 at Lower Joe…
From fair week to full speed ahead
For five days, visitors experienced livestock shows, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment and children playing in the Kids Zone during the…
Rec leader and businessman Calvert dies
Larry Calvert, a Fort Dodge insurance agency owner who had a leading role in guiding local parks and recreation programs…
Centennial celebration for Bell’s Mill Park is Saturday
STRATFORD — It's been 100 years since the Bell’s Mill Park was given to Hamilton County as a county park.…
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Local Sports
TOTAL DOMINATION
The Fort Dodge softball team steamrolled through the Iowa Alliance Conference North division, winning…
Editorial
It’s time for brick pavers to go
In a city with hundreds of miles of roads, it comes as no surprise that elected and appointed officials are pretty much constantly thinking about infrastructure improvement plans. With the City Council and city staff now contemplating a multi-year update of the Central Avenue corridor, we would like to offer one piece of advice:…
Just when local drivers think they have seen enough orange signs, barricades and road cones they…
Patience needed during busy road work season
The 2026 Girls State Softball Tournament did not end exactly the way the St. Edmond Gaels…
Work of many led to softball tourney’s success
Summer has long been considered the season for fun. The sun is out, and school is…
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Local Lifestyle
Flying fun for a good cause
HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Rotary Club has a long-running tradition that combines a fly-in…
Travis Tritt to headline 2026 Fort Dodge Country Jam
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
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
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 scheduled
KYL invites kids and teens for fun
KYL announces fall programs
News Brief
Driver charged with ramming another vehicle
A Fort Dodge man is accused of deliberately ramming his vehicle into another one during a Thursday evening incident. In criminal complaints filed against Kevin L. Tessandori, Fort Dodge police wrote that he “used his vehicle as a weapon to collide with the victim’s vehicle as she was trying to get away from him.”…
Man charged with golf club attack
15th Street intersection to close Monday
Animal adoption group to mark birthday
Obituaries
Thomas Ahrens
Thomas H. Ahrens, 45, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, July 24, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Chaplain Gary Snook officiating. A gathering of family