When the American Revolution began, Fort Dodge did not exist. In fact, Iowa did not exist. All of the land that is the state today was occupied by Native Americans and was owned by Spain in 1776. France acquired all the Spanish -owned lands in 1800. In early 1803, President Thomas Jefferson ...

What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into the world’s most unique and important nation: the United States of America. Here, we can, within the boundaries of the law, do, say and think what we wish; we can worship as we choose; we ...

CLARE — It is a busy day on John and Susan Saathoff’s farm. Susan Saathoff is watching three does carefully, because they are in labor. The barn is cozy and dry in comparison to the mud and wind outdoors, which is good for the Toggenburg in the back stall who is really close to kidding. ...

A judge has ordered a psychiatric examination of the Fort Dodge man accused of killing his sister and nephew last month, effectively putting the case against him on hold. The examination of Davontrez R. McCuddin, 22, was ordered Thursday by District Court Judge John R. Flynn. In his ...

Around the area CLARION — The Spring Coin Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY at the Heartland Museum Ballroom in Clarion. Free admission. U.S. and foreign coins, tokens, medals, stamps, comics, sports cards and other collectibles will be for sale. In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE ...