Northbound traffic in the 700 block of North 15th Street will be reduced to one lane today, according to the Fort Dodge city engineering staff. The lane closure is necessary to enable a private contractor to work in the street.

MANSON — On Monday, March 20, the Manson Northwest Webster Education Foundation will sponsor its 23rd annual “Cash for Cougars” Phone-a-thon. This event has been very successful at soliciting and accepting pledges and raising funds for the MNW seniors to use for college expenses. ...

Westbound traffic on the Kenyon Road Bridge will be reduced to one lane today, according to the Fort Dodge city engineering staff. Drivers are encouraged to use an alternate route.

A small fire was ignited in the gazebo on the Fort Dodge City Square early Wednesday morning. The fire was reported at 12:26 a.m. Fire Chief Steve Hergenreter said a man removed combustible materials from a garbage bin, placed them in the gazebo and lit them on fire. The fire was reported ...

The performance schedule for the Fort Dodge Middle School musical “Finding Nemo Jr.” is being changed due to the anticipated winter storm. The musical was to be performed today and Friday. It is now going to be performed Friday and Saturday, according to an announcement from the school ...

The 700 block of First Avenue North will be closed today, according to the Fort Dodge city engineering staff. A posted detour will direct traffic to Central Avenue.