Iowa Central now a win away from World Series
Area athletes solidify state track positions
All the times, numbers and information from Thursday’s track and field state qualifying meets were tabulated and finalized on Friday, and both ...
Postal Service should not be privatized
As we Americans celebrate the 250th birthday of our country this year, we ought to take a minute to appreciate an often maligned organization that has helped tie the ...
It’s a good time to enjoy our parks
Saturday is National Kids to Parks Day. This is a countrywide celebration organized annually by the National Park Trust “to connect kids and ...
The symbols of graduation
Country music, Iowa style, coming to Laramar
The Laramar Ballroom’s goal of supplying live entertainment to Fort Dodge and the surrounding area resumes with its annual spring show Friday, ...
Presidential Road Trips book talk at the Fort Dodge Public Library
Travel journalist and author Bill Clevlen will give a book talk at noon on Thursday at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. Clevlen will discuss his new ...
Frontier Days Volunteer Meeting is Sunday
‘Matilda Jr.’ auditions are Sunday and Monday
Derailment reported in FD
Four train cars went off the tracks in a Fort Dodge railyard early Thursday morning. The derailment occurred in an area of the Canadian National Railway yard south ...
EMS open houses planned for next week
Dayton is ready to rev up with Old Engine Day
John Smith
Memorial services will be at 5 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior. ...




