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Crunch time

Today is the final day to vote in the 2026 general election. All polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A list of polling places and a map showing their locations…

Lahn makes culture his top issue

Zach Lahn, the Republican nominee for governor, told a Fort Dodge audience Monday afternoon that his campaign is all about…

THE FINAL NOTE

Larry Mitchell, who was the driving force behind musical theater in Fort Dodge for about 42 years, died Friday night.…

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Humanity first

Humanity first

It has crept, slowly but surely, into our everyday lives. Audio. Video. Text. Disguised…

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Make your voice heard on Election Day

Election Day is nearly here. On Tuesday, thousands of people will go to the polls to decide who will lead our nation, state and county. And voters will also decide the fate of a proposed state constitutional amendment that would require a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature to increase the income tax. The…

Unlike most holidays, Halloween really has no serious purpose. It's primarily an opportunity for harmless, child-oriented…

Let’s keep Halloween fun

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Michael Charles will perform at Byron’s on Sunday

POMEROY — Michael Charles and his band will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday 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 for

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FD Women’s Connection to meet Nov. 12

Fort Dodge Women's Connection invites all area women to a brunch at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave S. Tickets are $15 inclusive. The special feature will be Brian Bidleman, executive director for Beacon of Hope Ministries, who will be talking about the Beacon’s ministry and how it has changed…

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