Rochelle Green, co-organizer of the annual Prairie Trails Ride, welcomed everyone gathered at Salty Suz in downtown Fort Dodge Saturday morning with a reminder of a person many of them knew and loved — Joan…
Inquiring minds want to know: Whodunit?
WEBSTER CITY — On June 10, 1912, eight people were discovered dead in a home in Villisca, Iowa. Each had…
Scenes from the Prairie Trails Ride
‘Center Stage With Ben Ahlers’ this Thursday at ICCC
The acting career of Ben Ahlers has recently soared to meteoric heights. That doesn’t mean the 2015 Fort Dodge Senior…
Bird touts her accomplishments as AG
As Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks reelection in November, she talks about a recent court win that will keep…
American cream draft horses in the spotlight at Iowa State Fair
The American cream draft horse, the only draft horse breed native to the United States, which originated in Hamilton, Hardin…
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Local Sports
Gael girls pick up 2nd win
The St. Edmond girls tennis team moved to 2-0 with a 7-2 victory over Charles City here Monday at Dodger courts. Abby Huss, Sophia Schlienz and Olivia Andrew each posted dominating 8-0 wins in singles, as Jade Rock added an 8-2 decision in her favor, as the Gaels have now won 23 consecutive North…
DES MOINES - The Fort Dodge girls tennis team closed out the first week of the…
Dodger girls back in action on the court
Senior semifinals are set
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Editorial
Elanco, Iowa Central launch innovative apprenticeship program
Every industrial facility needs people to keep all of the different systems running so that the site can fulfill its mission of making products that are wanted and needed. But in this region it can be hard to find the people with the skills to perform those maintenance mechanic jobs. The obvious answer is…
One of the various construction projects impacting local drivers this summer is north of Fort Dodge,…
Safety is driving construction of roundabouts
Jim Reed and all the other volunteers who make up Shellabration Inc. have done it again.…
Shellabration Inc. is asset to Fort Dodge
The time for eating all kinds of food on a stick while gazing at a cow…
Nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair
Local Lifestyle
Christian artists to take the stage Aug. 30 at Iowa Central
Recording artists Andrew Ripp and Riley Clemmons are set to perform a joint concert…
Local Business
Farm Progress Show will kick off the harvest season
Evergreen Internet announces fiber optic construction project for North and South Twin Lakes
UnityPoint Clinic Norma Schmoker Imaging Center earns ACR accreditations
Search launched for next leader for Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation
Lifestyle Briefs
‘Come From Away’ auditions will be held Aug. 25-26
Auditions for this fall’s production of “Come From Away” will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 and 26 at Phillips Historic Auditorium, 1015 Fifth Ave. N. See the details on our Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1506320377247431. Audition materials are now available on our website at www.comediamusica.com/auditioninfo.
KYL is issuing new library cards
KYL adult programs scheduled
KYL invites kids and teens for fun
News Brief
Lane reduction set for Fifth Avenue South bridge
The bridge in the 3300 block of Fifth Avenue South near Fort Dodge Memorial Park Cemetery will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction beginning Monday, according to an announcement from the Fort Dodge City Engineer’s Office. Large vehicles will have to detour onto First Avenue South via 32nd and 42nd…
Streets near damaged building to be closed
Head Start announces meal program
Shred event scheduled for Saturday
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