A Fort Dodge man awaiting trial for attempted murder plans to raise the insanity defense at trial. On Feb. 18, defense for Reino Valentino Bodady filed a notice of the affirmative defense and a request for a good cause hearing to allow the late filing of the notice, as required by Iowa’s ...

1. What programs and activities do you participate in? I am involved in FDSH cheer, National Honor Society and am a wrestling manager. 2. What academic accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of being involved in National Honor Society. 3. What’s your best piece of ...

The Fort Dodge Community School District has announced its students and employee of the month for March. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school and one high school student, as well as one staff member monthly for exceeding expectations. Karson Peterson is the Elementary ...

Meg Hora Where do you teach? Feelhaver Elementary What grade/ subject do you teach? Second grade Why do you teach? I teach because I love working with kids and I want to be able to be a positive influence on my students. I want to help them be successful both in and out of the ...

DYLAN ANDERSON Where do you teach? Cooper Elementary What grade/ subject do you teach? 2nd Grade Why do you teach? I teach because I want to make an impact on students in as many ways as I can. I also love being a role model that students can look up to and know they can always ...

Sign up is taking place now for kindergarten roundup at the Fort Dodge Community School District. Kindergarten roundup will be held on March 7 at the Early Childhood Center. Three sessions will be offered and families can choose the session that works best for them, but spots are ...