A group of Duncombe Elementary School students got to learn some new dance moves to the music of a live mariachi band Wednesday morning. The concert and dance lesson concluded the Fort Dodge school’s observance…
Casciato sings in Dolly Parton tribute
Local residents who watched Wednesday’s tribute to the late Dolly Parton may have spotted a familiar face on stage. Grace…
DSAOC plans fundraisers
With October designated Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several individuals, groups and businesses have stepped forward to help support the Domestic/Sexual…
National Guard commander to retire in January
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa National Guard announced Wednesday that Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn, adjutant general of the Iowa…
Rezoning draws debate over growth, neighborhood impacts
For more than an hour Tuesday, Webster County Supervisors heard competing visions for land near travel center Marker 126 on…
D/SAOC vigil set for Thursday
The Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center (D/SAOC) will hold its annual Candlelight Vigil to honor survivors and victims on Thursday at…
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Hansen earns state spot
MARSHALLTOWN – Cael Hansen’s lowest moments came a year ago, when the Fort Dodge…
Editorial
Be part of area effort to support our troops overseas
There are still thousands of American troops who are stationed not only far from home, but thousands of miles away from the United States. They are on the frontlines, protecting our rights and freedoms in a world that seems increasingly scary. An effort now underway will enable folks from northwest Iowa to send those…
Riding the big yellow bus is an essential part of the school day for thousands of…
Keep the buses rolling safely
An unfortunate fact of recent years is that membership in civic groups, clubs and even churches…
Group marks 125 years of study, service and friendship
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October is National Pork Month
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Leading Ladies — where encouragement happens
Once a quarter, women from across the Fort Dodge area are provided the opportunity…
Local Business
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Lifestyle Briefs
PocaHAUNTus haunted house is weekends through Halloween
POCAHONTAS — The PocaHAUNTus haunted house till be held from 7 to 10 p.m. today at the Firemen’s Shed next to the Pocahontas Fire Department. Admission is $15, cash only.
Chili cookoff is today at the Fort Museum
First Covenant Church to hold Trunk or Treat
Angel Ride SxS is today
News Brief
Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday
A Lazy Ike get together will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center. There will be a large variety of Lazy Ike lures that were made in Fort Dodge. Attendees can buy, sell, trade and get free appraisals. Admission is free. The event is…
Luminary Night Hike is Thursday
Toddler Time set for Wednesday
Tuesday at 10 Hike set at Camp WaNoKi
Obituaries
James L. Rugg
Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Sat. Oct. 24th at the Lu Verne Methodist Church. Visitation: 10:00 am, until service time at the church. www.masonlindhart.com