Iowa Central Community College will be able to provide more scholarships to people seeking a commercial drivers license thanks to a newly awarded federal grant. The college received a $70,000 Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Training grant. The grant was announced by U.S. Sen. Charles ...

Two people were taken to the hospital Thursday morning after being exposed to a high level of carbon monoxide in a Fort Dodge house. The Fire Department was called to 1021 S. 25th St. at 10:34 a.m. Capt. Jeff Hill said firefighters found a high level of carbon monoxide in the house. He said ...

Around the area WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, is holding Drop-In Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY at the library. There will be a come-and-go activity available for kids and families. This Saturday’s activity is magic snowflakes. WEBSTER CITY — Kendall ...

Nearly a year after Webster County voters approved a new property tax to support emergency medical care as an essential service, local leaders are getting closer to getting that money into the hands of providers. The county’s EMS Advisory Council on Wednesday voted to recommend that the ...

Kris Williams has launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination in the Iowa House of Representatives district centered on Fort Dodge. “I’m not a politician,” he said in announcing his candidacy. “I’m a dad, a student and like so many Iowans, someone who has worked hard for ...

LifeServe Blood Center, which has a facility in Fort Dodge, has launched two donor reward initiatives for 2026 to help build and maintain a strong supply of two vital blood products. LifeServe is bringing back its Loyal Platelet Donor Club to reward this special group of donors. Platelets are ...