For years, Jane Curtis told the stories that shaped her community, chronicling moments of resilience, loss, hope and perseverance. As editor of The Messenger and later editor of The Daily Freeman-Journal in Webster City, she…
UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge creates economic impact in Webster County
UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge generated 1,120 jobs and provided $155 million in wages that contributed to Webster County's economy…
Author with FD roots to return
Jackie Haley, a successful author and former Fort Dodge resident, will make a presentation Thursday in the town where she…
Manson Northwest Webster homecoming
Sonshine Singers to present benefit concert
The Sonshine Singers, an ecumenical group of vocalists from Fort Dodge and surrounding communities, are planning a concert called "Faith,…
Two shot in Fort Dodge
Two men were shot very early Saturday morning in Fort Dodge. Both were taken by ambulance to UnityPoint Health -…
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Local Sports
No. 2 Warriors pull away from Dodgers
SERGEANT BLUFF – Second-ranked (Class 4A) Sergeant Bluff-Luton found itself in a dogfight heading into the fourth quarter with No. 7 Fort Dodge. That’s when the Warriors found another gear, as they reeled off 21 unanswered points to pull away for a 34-13 victory over the Dodgers on a damp, drizzly night here on…
Lynx control all aspects vs. Wildcats
DODGE CITY, Kan. - For the third straight Saturday, the Iowa Central football team hits the…
Another road contest for Tritons
MARSHALLTOWN - The Fort Dodge volleyball team showed the kind of heart and passion head coach…
Dodgers win 5-set thriller
Editorial
Scholarship honors the memory of Landon Smith
Area residents will soon have the opportunity to enjoy good food and live music as a way to support the training of the next generation of local electricians. At the root of the effort is the remarkable grit of a Fort Dodge woman determined to see that something good would come out of the…
The days are now noticeably shorter. And the temperature seems to dip just a little bit…
Area residents don’t have to look far for fall fun
A deer hunting season is getting underway in Fort Dodge. It starts today and continues through…
Urban deer hunt begins in Fort Dodge on private lands
Most people take their arms and legs for granted. They use them every day to do…
One man’s trauma spurs effort to help others
Local Lifestyle
‘Where inspiration can happen’
If you ask Eric Anderson, the director of the Blanden Memorial Art Museum, about…
Local Business
From manicures to tattoos
Iowa Bankers Association announces launch of foundation
New owners promise same friendly service
Crimmins to lead rural health effort for UnityPoint
Lifestyle Briefs
Michael Charles will perform at Byron’s on Nov. 1
POMEROY — Michael Charles and his band will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Byron’s, 112 S Main St., Pomeroy. Charles is in the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame under the “Master Blues Artist” category, a 10 times Grammy-elected artist and a long-time touring artist performing at Byron’s in Pomeroy…
Brown Bag Briefings at FDPL
Bling-a-Book is Oct. 22 at Harcourt Library
Fonda Arts Center to hold food drive
News Brief
Merrill scholarship winners announced
The George and Doris Merrill Family Foundation 5M Scholarship Fund, administered through the Fort Dodge Community Foundation announces 30 scholarship awards to area students who are attending college during the 2026-2027 academic year. Students receiving new scholarship awards include: Araya Anderson, Ames; Luke Firsching, Webster City; Tatum Harms, Fort Dodge; Arynn Luppes, Blairsburg; Makinley…
Local jazz band season starts tonight
Jensen named to Dean’s List
Two named to SNHU President’s List
Obituaries
Faye "Buffy" Hansen
Faye A. “Buffy” Hansen, 88, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Stratford Specialty Care in Stratford, IA. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1023 S. 27th Street – Fort Dodge.