Dayton Rodeo goes to school
Members of the Dayton Rodeo visited Dayton Elementary on Friday to give students a firsthand look at what the rodeo is all about. They also surprised every student with a free ticket to this year’s rodeo.
Lost Limb Riders support amputees
When John Thompson lost his right leg below the knee to diabetic complications five years ago, he found himself facing a whole new set of challenges every day. He used his physical strength and will power to master walking and climbing stairs with his prosthetic leg. “When they first ...
Paddling for votes
It’s not every day that you see a political candidate kayaking down the Des Moines River, paddling for votes. But that’s what Chris Jones, Democratic candidate for Iowa secretary of agriculture, was doing in Fort Dodge on Thursday. After paddling more than 50 miles down the Des Moines ...
Go and Do: Sept. 4, 2026
Around the area DAYTON — The Dayton Championship Rodeo will be held TODAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY and MONDAY in the Dayton Rodeo Arena, 223 S. Main St., Dayton. Tickets are $25 for ages 12 and up, $12 for ages 6-11, and free for ages 5 and under. Gates open at 5 p.m. today. The rodeo begins at 7 p.m. Wear red to show support of military currently serving deployment. Tonight, Saturday and Sunday, the rodeos begin at 7 p.m. and there will be a fireworks show after the rodeo, as well as a rodeo dance at Shed ’37. Citywide garage sales and vendors in the park will be held all weekend. The ...
Cancer care input wanted from residents
UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge is inviting Webster County residents to share their experiences and ideas during a Virtual Community Cancer Forum from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 16. The virtual forum will bring together community members who have been touched by cancer, as patients, survivors, ...