The Fort Dodge city government would spend about $95 million during 2026-2027 under a proposed budget being crafted by local leaders. That budget includes a proposed property tax rate of $20.89 per $1,000 of taxable value. Those figures were presented to the City Council Monday evening by ...

A three-pronged approach to success at Duncombe Elementary School was shared by Principal Ryan Flaherty at Monday’s Fort Dodge Community School District board meeting. “We are going through an assessment by Leader in Me, a company that aids school-wide leadership development,” he said. ...

When news broke this weekend about the death of Oseguera Cervantes in Mexico—'El Mencho’, it seemed like a problem that doesn’t impact us here in Iowa. The leader of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion created a criminal enterprise that spanned across the country. Most of the chaos ...

GILMORE CITY — Nestled between outbuildings on the Davis Dairy Farm, the sturdy 88-year-old block and wood barn is the center of business. Built in 1937, the Davis’ barn was constructed by Niels Nielsen and his two sons from Rutland. The supplies came from the lumberyard in Rutland, ...

WATERLOO — A Fort Dodge Senior High graduate has been named the inaugural principal at Waterloo United High School. Zach O’Brien was announced by the Waterloo Community School District to the position effective July 1, 2026, pending board approval. Waterloo United is scheduled to ...

A series of major construction contracts and more budget work are on the agenda for the Fort Dodge City Council tonight. The council meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S., with a budget workshop. The council will discuss budget options for the Dodger Area ...