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Supportive local names, tourney go hand-in-hand

Local businesses first and fully embraced the value of the Webster County golf tournament decades ago, and these companies and their leaders continue in that tradition to this day. Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota has served as the title sponsor for the event for over 20 years now. The long-time local dealership is led by Casey, Deb, Matt and Abigail Johnson, who have been fixtures both at the tourney itself and in the community for a slew of philanthropic needs. Most recently, the family purchased Shimkat Motor Company and rebranded the campus on the east side of town Fort Dodge ...

FITTING FINALE

The Fort Dodge baseball team ended the regular season in style with a 16-0, four-inning victory over North Central Conference co-champion Webster City on Tuesday at McNeil Field. Head coach Blake Utley’s Dodgers tied a school record with their 32nd win before tournament play, equaling the ...

Turnaround season ends for Gaels

There was no quit in the St. Edmond baseball team here Monday night at Rogers Park. Unfortunately, the deficit was too much for the Gaels to overcome, as AGWSR survived a valiant rally to advance in Class 1A district play, 6-5. The Cougars (14-12 overall) will now meet Ankeny Christian ...

Dodgers throttle No. 8 Waukee

WAUKEE — This has been a special season for the third-ranked Fort Dodge softball team and it’s turning into a historic one as well. The Dodgers (36-4 overall) capped off the regular season with their 36th victory, guaranteeing them at least a .900 win percentage, second only to the 2021 state championship team. The final game of the season for Class 4A Fort Dodge came in a rout over No. 8 (5A) Waukee (18-18), 12-2 in five innings on Tuesday night. “They just put their heads down and play,” said Fort Dodge head coach Andi Adams. We rattled them right away and Aubrey ...

No. 3 Gaels make state push

The road to an unprecedented fourth consecutive state tournament appearance for St. Edmond softball begins here Wednesday at Rogers Park. The third-ranked (Class 1A) Gaels will host AGWSR in a Region 3 quarterfinal beginning at 7 p.m. after the Cougars knocked off GMG Monday night, 4-2. For St. Edmond (22-9 overall), they made school history last summer when they punched a third straight trip to the elite eight, placing fourth overall. Senior Faith Shirbroun leads the way for the Gaels, as the Keiser University recruit is hitting .609 with 46 runs scored, 43 RBI, 18 doubles, eight ...

Another busy week of action on the Sports Park track

Racing action heated up right alongside the temperatures at Sports Park Raceway this past Sunday night. Dry conditions after several days of rain allowed for racing in eight classifications. In the special 4.6 Crown Vics class, Fort Dodge’s Nick Sawdy and Nate Hogan finished first and ...