Natural disasters like tornadoes and floods cannot be avoided. Chemical spills, explosions, train accidents cannot be avoided. But we can plan for the unavoidable, and that was the purpose of a meeting held Thursday evening at Iowa Central Community College’s East Campus. Webster County ...

Flour & Bloom Iowa invites the community to slow down, connect with nature, and explore the art of storytelling during a special outdoor poetry workshop led by acclaimed Iowa artist, author, and songwriter Chad Elliott. During this immersive three-hour workshop, participants will learn ...

City life comes with its share of everyday frustrations, from potholes and fallen tree limbs to properties that may need the city’s attention. When those issues need the city’s attention, Fort Dodge residents have a simple way to report them: send a text. Through TextMyGov, residents can ...

A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine and illegally possessed firearms in the Fort Dodge area pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Sioux City. Jordan Mefferd, 47, of Pocahontas, was convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, four counts of ...

The old hose reel on its tall, spindly wheels was state-of-the-art fire equipment when it first hit the streets in about 1879. It responded to its last fire call more than 100 years ago, and largely disappeared from view. Now, following a full restoration job completed in 2023, it ...