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…
Apple Fest brings fall fun
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Local Sports
St. Edmond aces home tourney test
The St. Edmond volleyball team passed its first postseason test here Monday night, eliminating…
Editorial
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…
An unfortunate fact of recent years is that membership in civic groups, clubs and even churches…
Group marks 125 years of study, service and friendship
October has been designated National Pork Month. That makes it an especially good time to reflect…
October is National Pork Month
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
Local Lifestyle
Leading Ladies — where encouragement happens
Once a quarter, women from across the Fort Dodge area are provided the opportunity…
Local Business
Serving Fort Dodge since 1963
For Hy-Vee leader, it’s all about the customers
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Obria Medical Clinics celebrates grand opening in Fort Dodge
Lifestyle Briefs
PocaHAUNTus haunted house is weekends through Halloween
POCAHONTAS — The PocaHAUNTus haunted house till be held from 7 to 10 p.m. today at the Firemen’s Shed next to the Pocahontas Fire Department. Admission is $15, cash only.
Chili cookoff is today at the Fort Museum
First Covenant Church to hold Trunk or Treat
Angel Ride SxS is today
News Brief
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…
Luminary Night Hike is Thursday
Toddler Time set for Wednesday
Tuesday at 10 Hike set at Camp WaNoKi
Obituaries
Richard Olson
Richard “Rich” Olson, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on October 15, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1945, in Fort Dodge. Rich worked for the City of Fort Dodge as the city electrician until 2008 and served in the Iowa Air National Guard. On July 9, 1967, Rich married Judy (Bauer) Olson.…