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Archers away

Archers will again be able to hunt deer in the city limits of Fort Dodge, starting Saturday. The urban bow hunt, the third one to be held in the city, will end on Jan. 10, 2026. The City Council approved the hunt on April 14. Two previous deer hunts have been held in the city. The most ...

Construction to begin this week between Dayton and Harcourt

DAYTON — Construction work on highways U.S. 169 and Iowa 175 between Dayton and Harcourt will begin Wednesday. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Jefferson Resident Construction Engineer office, two sections of roadway will be closed by crews during the ...

‘THE GOLD STANDARD FOR VOLUNTEERISM’

When the Fort Dodge community needed someone to lend a helping hand, Steve Springer always showed up. Sometimes even before the call. “It was like there was more than one of him,” laughed former Fort Dodge Senior High athletic and activities director Tom Kinseth. “He’d be there for ...

Patience goes long way toward harvest safety

Don’t overlook the small things at harvest time. Accidents lurk in simple places. And many of them can be avoided if farmers slow down and do the things they already know to be doing in order to stay safe. “During harvest, everybody is in a hurry,” said Steve Freeman, of Iowa State ...

Boxing champ Roby seeks to inspire youths

As a boxing champion, John Roby knows how important it is to get back up after being knocked down. The Fort Dodge native believes that being able to get back up after a big hit is as important in life as it is in the boxing ring. “My message is please don’t give up,” said Roby, who ...