HUMBOLDT — A building near downtown Humboldt that housed vehicles and equipment for a plumbing and heating company was destroyed in a Wednesday afternoon fire. The structure at 18 Eighth St. S. was completely engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at about 12:30 p.m. Part of its ...
A Fort Dodge police officer who fired his weapon at a man he found shooting at others in the 300 block of South Fourth Street in the early morning hours of Sept. 26 has been cleared to return to duty. Patrol Officer Dominic Morriss had been on critical incident leave since the incident, ...
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson brought her campaign for the Senate to Fort Dodge during a Wednesday afternoon rally at which she was introduced by U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley. The Republican said she is committed to working on childcare, housing, tax relief, energy independence and family farm ...
The celebration of America’s 250th birthday continues this Sunday with the Fort Dodge Area Symphony presenting the first concert of its season, “An American Portrait.” It begins at 3 p.m. at the Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N. 32nd St. Tickets at the door cost $15. Season memberships for all four concerts will be available for $50. The concert features the rousing “American Salute,” written in just eight hours in 1942 by Morton Gould at the request of a government radio producer in the beginnings of World War II. Based upon the familiar “When Johnny Comes Marching ...
The Fort Dodge All-American Marching Band wrapped up its competition season on Saturday inside Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers earned a Division I rating, which is the highest available ranking. “I thought it went very well,” said Fort Dodge band director Al Paulson, who is in his 13th ...
Helping local young people stay out of trouble and experience more fulfilling lives has been a longtime goal for Charles Clayton — the founder and CEO of Athletics for Education and Success, located at 712 Third St. N.W. in Fort Dodge. As a nonprofit organization providing sports team ...
