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FDSH band finishes strong

The Fort Dodge All-American Marching Band wrapped up its competition season on Saturday inside Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers earned a Division I rating, which is the highest available ranking. “I thought it went very well,” said Fort Dodge band director Al Paulson, who is in his 13th ...

AFES annual fundraising underway

Helping local young people stay out of trouble and experience more fulfilling lives has been a longtime goal for Charles Clayton — the founder and CEO of Athletics for Education and Success, located at 712 Third St. N.W. in Fort Dodge. As a nonprofit organization providing sports team ...

Edward Jones offices seek donations for troops

Gabe Pettit, Ryan Kent and Brennan Fehr, local Edward Jones financial advisors, are using their offices as drop-off locations for nonperishable items that will be sent to U.S. troops overseas. Local residents may help U.S. military personnel by bringing in nonperishable items they would like ...

Building bonds

Ella Johnson needed a change and that decision changed her life. Johnson knew she wanted to become something more and knew who she could lean on. “After my sophomore year, I decided that I wanted to take a bigger step with Jesus,” Johnson esaid. “I had been going through some ...

Beneke named to Iowa Central board

He was a vice president at the college Tom Beneke, the former vice president of student services at Iowa Central Community College, has been named to the school’s Board of Trustees, representing District 2. He fills the seat formerly held by Brandon Wessels. During his tenure as vice ...

Humboldt building destroyed in blaze

A building near downtown Humboldt that housed vehicles and equipment for a plumbing company was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The building at 18 Eighth St. S. is owned by Duane Zeller and housed equipment for his business. Hoag Plumbing, Heating and Electrical.