Fourth graders at Feelhaver Elementary School have spent recent weeks advocating for animals in need of forever homes. The students recently read the book “Because of Winn-Dixie,” a novel by author Kate DiCamillo that follows the story of 10-year-old Opal who adopts a stray dog whom ...
Cornwell, Frideres, Maher & Associates PLC has released an audit report on the Fort Dodge city government. According to that report, the city’s revenues totaled $65,682,500 for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021. That is an 8.5 percent increase from the prior year. The increase ...
Police Logs FORT DODGE Tuesday Trespassing was reported in the 2700 block of Fifth Avenue South. A fight was reported in the 10 block of North 10th Street. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 2600 block of 200th Street. An unknown problem was reported in the 200 block of 21st ...
An expanded security camera system, continued improvements to Third Avenue Northwest and a new skateboard park are all on the wish list for Fort Dodge City Council members. During a nearly three-hour workshop Wednesday evening, the elected officials zeroed in on some of the projects they ...
Taking a walk is great for a person’s physical health and there’s growing evidence that getting out for a stroll is good for mental well-being as well. An event Friday will enable people to walk for their own health while calling attention to the need for combatting the stigma ...