SAC CITY — A Sac City man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting the county’s sheriff. According to court documents, on Aug. 25, Matthew Birt, 33, drove to Sac County Sheriff Jonathan Meyer’s private residence. Meyer was in his backyard with his 7-year-old son. Birt punched Meyer in ...

Treasured memories of their late friend Dave McGaughy united about 20 people Thursday evening as they raked and shoveled mulch at a new playground. Their effort shaved nearly $10,000 off the cost of developing the playscape at Gypsum City Off-Highway Vehicle Park south of Fort ...

The name of the man who was shot to death Tuesday morning has been released by Fort Dodge police. Justo Cruz Calindo, 45, of Fort Dodge, was the victim. Police released the name Thursday following an extensive effort to notify the man’s family. Cruz Calindo was shot at about 1:04 a.m. ...

In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Fort Dodge Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SATURDAY at 11 N. 25th St. FORT DODGE — The Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is holding Teen Crafternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. TODAY in the library’s large meeting room. Teens in seventh through 12th ...

Editor’s note: This feature first ran in a special publication called Hometown Pride, published June 28, 2025, featuring people and organizations from Fort Dodge and the surrounding area who are making a difference in their communities. ALGONA — Museums give us pictures of the past, ...