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8th graders will be eligible for HS sports
The Iowa State Board of Education has voted to approve a rule that would allow eighth-graders to compete in high school athletics. During a ...
It’s time to honor our fathers
Father’s Day is upon us once again. The annual tribute to America’s dads is Sunday. That’s good news for the greeting card vendors. In recent years, they ...
Juneteenth celebrates end of slavery
Juneteenth is a national holiday to be observed Friday that commemorates June 19, 1865. That is the date when Union troops entered Galveston, ...
2026 Manson Greater Crater Days
King Band concert highlights Father’s Day
The summer concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band continue on Sunday evening, starting at 7:30 p.m. There is no admission charge, courtesy ...
Ace is the place and it is open for business
Couple brings show ring experience into Beef business
Just add a pinch of love
Voices from the Past
The Kossuth County Genealogical Society and the Algona Affiliate of AAUW will be hosting their 14th annual cemetery walk, Voices from the Past, during Founders’ ...
Fort Dodge Public Library has board game afternoons planned this summer
Safe Mushroom Workshop is Thursday
Otho to receive USDA funds for water work
OTHO — The City of Otho is one of seven Iowa communities that will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Earlier this week, the USDA announced ...
City of Fort Dodge audit report released
Open house planned regarding Hamilton County trail project
Donna Trueblood
Donna J. Trueblood, 90, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Grandview Care Center, Dayton. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2026, at ...
