UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge is inviting Webster County residents to share their experiences and ideas during a Virtual Community Cancer Forum from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 16. The virtual forum will bring together…
Man charged with trying to break into school
A man that police say tried to break into an elementary school early Tuesday morning then later that morning set…
Honor Harvest Food Box Program launched in Iowa
DES MOINES — Honor Harvest, a new food box program that will connect eligible Iowa veterans with fresh, locally grown…
Hart knows about ’everything ag’
Even though Chad Hart grew up on a beef cattle farm in southwest Missouri, he established himself as a grain…
Meyer supports kratom ban
Because of her career as a registered nurse and nursing instructor, state Rep. Ann Meyer has plenty of contacts in…
Dayton rodeo is ready to saddle up
DAYTON — For 89 years, the Dayton Rodeo has built a reputation for bringing top professional rodeo competition to a…
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EARLY DIVIDENDS
Earlier this week, the Iowa Central volleyball team moved up seven positions in the…
Editorial
Dayton Rodeo fun has started
The roping and riding that will make up the 2026 edition of the Dayton Labor Day Rodeo will start Friday night and continue through Monday. The small Webster County city will be packed with rodeo fans all weekend. What began more than eight decades ago as the dream of three young cowboys — Allen…
For 14 years, thousands of local kids relied on a unique program to keep their tummies…
New Backpack Buddies program needed
In Fort Dodge and Webster County we are fortunate to always have people who are ready…
Setting the example with civility
Balancing a big tire or a bag of garbage on a canoe and then paddling that…
River cleanup yields heaps of waste
Local Lifestyle
The Cave Band revived
THOR — More than three decades ago, a handful of teenagers plugged in their…
Local Business
FDIC data: Strong banks support Iowa’s economy
According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. data released Tuesday, the banking industry finished the second quarter in a strong position with widespread, robust loan growth for several consecutive quarters. Iowa banks reported loan growth, stable deposits and a healthy loan-to-deposit ratio to support local economies. “Despite ongoing inflationary pressure, Iowa’s banking industry remained strong…
Van Diest Medical Center receives high rating
Farm Progress Show will kick off the harvest season
Evergreen Internet announces fiber optic construction project for North and South Twin Lakes
Lifestyle Briefs
Meridians to hold meet and greet Sept. 10
MANSON — The Manson Meridian Singers are holding a meet and greet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the Lucky 7 Coffee Shop for anyone who might be interested in singing with the group as they prepare for their 55th season. If you love to sing and have been looking for a place…
Tom Lichter will perform at the Fonda Arts Center
‘Practical Magic’ Movie Night coming to Fort Dodge Public Library
Kendall Young will close for Labor Day weekend
News Brief
FD Women's Connection luncheon is Sept. 8, RSVP requested
Fort Dodge Women's Connection invites all area women to a brunch at 9:30 on Sept. 8 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Tickets are $15 inclusive. The special feature will be Sara Keighter, nursery manager at Smitty's Garden Center. She will share tips about fall planting and plants for fall color. She will…
Free paint collection days planned
Man faces weapon charge after Dayton incident
‘Practical Magic’ Movie Night coming to Fort Dodge Public Library
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