A Fort Dodge native recently came home to exhibit his sculptures in his hometown for the first time. “Present/Tense” is a joint exhibit of works from artists Tom Gormally and his wife, Malayka Gormally. Though the couple now resides in Seattle, Washington, Tom Gormally grew up in Fort ...

HOMER — While the majority of the tractors seen on local fields in the area are now green or red, once upon a time, many of them sported other colors and could be purchased at the local Gambles Hardware or co-op. Some restored examples of those fine old machines can be seen on Saturday ...

PALMER — This year’s Fall Fest on the Wiegert Prairie Farmstead will remember “Stories of the Past” with a reenactment — both the traditional Civil War one and the less seen variety commemorating the 1969 moon landing. Next Sunday, visitors can hear stories of the past through a ...

MANSON — The Manson Meridian Singers board is pleased to announce that Mary Jo Laupp has accepted the director position for the 2019-2020 season, with Trish Mernka serving as the new accompanist. Laupp comes to the group with an extensive musical background. A Michigan native, she moved ...

The percentage of children in Fort Dodge schools who are eligible for free and reduced lunch has not changed significantly in 10 years, according to Dr. Terry Moehnke. “Unfortunately, the number of free and reduced meals in this city is about 60 to 65 percent,” Moehnke said. “That ...

What is your name and age? Grace Kraushaar and I am 9 years old. Where do you go to school and what grade are you in? I go to Feelhaver Elementary and I will be in 4th grade. What do you most enjoy about performing? Either in musicals, church, piano etc…. When I do summer musicals, I ...