The members of the Iowa Barn Foundation (IBF) aren’t given to flights of fancy, but they’re immodestly calling this fall’s 26th annual statewide barn tour, “the world’s largest.” The tour showcases restored, historic barns across…
Conrad named city attorney
Neven Conrad will once again be a regular presence at Fort Dodge City Council meetings. The former councilman was appointed…
Storm sewer contract awarded in Fort Dodge
Another project has been added to the long list of work that has drivers navigating a maze of orange road…
Immersed in culture
The annual Afro-Latino Festival at Iowa Central Community College will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday…
Car crashes into FD home Monday
Stratford mourns
STRATFORD — They are the unsung heroes of every community. Across rural Iowa, where small towns are like islands in…
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Cherry finds a home at CMU
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Jaxon Cherry is living out his dream. Years ago, the…
CICERO, Ill. - The No. 15 Iowa Central women’s soccer team picked up a one-sided victory…
Iowa Central women roll in Illinois
Gaels can't solve Hawks
HIGHLAND, Kan. - The No. 14 Iowa Central football team started off its extended road trip…
Tritons rout Highland on the road
Editorial
Keep Iowa’s roads safe during harvest
Following the recent area rains, the corn and soybeans have to dry down quite a bit before farmers can harvest them. But it won’t be too long before the combines roll. Soon it will be the time of the year when big, slow-moving farm vehicles rumble out onto roadways dominated by faster-paced traffic. That…
Just about everyone has called in sick at some point, saying they had the flu when…
Flu shots provide potentially lifesaving protection
A whole generation of Americans can remember exactly where they were and what they were doing…
Sept. 11 is a day of remembrance
A new school year is fully underway. We’re guessing that students all across the area went…
Unsung heroes keep our schools functioning
Local Lifestyle
House divided
It is more than just a game. It is a tradition that splits Iowa…
Local Business
Newest owner of Studio Fusion views creativity as universal human trait
Ernst honors ShinyTop Brewing
From India to Iowa
FDIC data: Strong banks support Iowa’s economy
Lifestyle Briefs
Lehigh Methodist to hold Second Sunday Supper
LEHIGH — Lehigh United Methodist Church will hold its Second Sunday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the church, 386 Spencer Hill St., Lehigh. The menu includes pulled pork sandwich or hot dogs, salad, dessert and drink for a freewill offering. Dine in or carry out. There will also be ice…
PICA to meet Tuesday and Thursday
Federated Garden Club to meet Tuesday
Kendall Young Library announces adult programs
News Brief
New FDPD officer is on the job
Carter Koffman was introduced as the newest member of the Fort Dodge Police Department during Monday evening’s City Council meeting. He earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. He most recently worked in the Civil Commitment Unit at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute in Cherokee. Monday was…
No paper Monday due to the holiday
FD Women's Connection luncheon is Sept. 8, RSVP requested
Free paint collection days planned
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