Al Bellingtier, of Fort Dodge, had no trouble identifying the Lazy Ike lure in his hand Saturday during the Lazy Ike show in the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center. Without batting an eye, he said, “It’s a number five.” His familiarity isn’t from collecting them, it’s ...
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and Dr. Laura Miegge of UnityPoint Clinic Surgery — Fort Dodge, recommends an annual mammogram for women over the age of 40, who are at average risk of developing breast cancer. “While monthly self-breast exams are ...
Proposed increases in the water and sewer bills residents pay every month are on the agenda for the Fort Dodge City Council tonight. The proposed increases would have the average residential customer paying $47.04 a month for water and $30.28 a month for sanitary sewer services, effective Jan. 1, 2027. A rate increase proposed for Jan. 1, 2028, would push those figures to $48.72 for water and $31.29 for sewer. The City Council meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S., with a workshop on the strategic plan. That plan focuses on these elements: ...
The U.S. Marines might be looking for a few good men, but the Fort Dodge Senior High School automotive program is looking for a few bad cars. Students in the high school automotive classes are looking for vehicles from the community to help them build real-world skills while also supporting ...
