LEHIGH — To continue an Iowa New Year’s Day tradition, Dolliver Memorial State Park in Webster County will be the site of a First Day Hike on Thursday. The one-mile hike will be guided by a park staff member. It will start at 9 a.m. at the center lodge. The hike will go along the south ...

Eighth Street between Central Avenue and First Avenue South will be closed during daylight hours Monday through Friday, according to an announcement from the city engineering staff.

Several area students received academic honors for the fall 2025 quarter and semester terms at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines. The following students earned a grade point average of 3.75 and were named to the Presidents List: • Elsie Hubbell, Fort Dodge • Carly ...

Operation Ornament, a program of Swingin’ Fore Soldiers, will take people for a ride on the Polar Express during an event today, Saturday and Sunday at the Laramar Ballroom, 710 First Ave. N. The event hours are noon to 7 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. ...

STRATFORD — Stratford Lutheran Church, 812 Teneyck Ave., Stratford, is holding Svenska Klubben Christmas luncheon at 7 p.m. today. There will be a short program for Luciadagen (St. Lucia Day), one of Sweden’s most beloved holidays. Those attending will learn about the history of St. Lucia ...

The Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is hosting a December adult DIY from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday to make honeycomb ornaments. What better way to get into the festive spirit than an afternoon of ornament making. These honeycomb ornaments will be perfect to hang on your trees. For more ...