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Ernst wants to get things done

There are a couple of major pieces of legislation U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst wants to see passed before she leaves the Capitol in early January. The Farm Bill and the National Defense Authorization Act are among them, the Republican said Thursday during a visit to Fort Dodge. She added that a ...

Go and Do: Sept. 11, 2026

In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Webster County Conservation will hold Coffee and Conservation at 10 a.m. SATURDAY at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center, 20 N. First St. Webster County Conservation Director Matt Cosgrove will speak on Iowa’s Natural Resource and Outdoor ...

King Band to move

The Karl L. King Municipal Band will be moving out of its home of some 25 years in the Fort Dodge Public Library because of upcoming renovations to that building. The band has been offered space in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S., but the details of the potential move are still ...

Iowa Central buys land

Iowa Central Community College will soon own about 10 acres of land just west of its Fort Dodge campus. The college’s Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to buy the property from the Richard D. Brown Revocable Trust for $225,000. The sale is scheduled to close on Oct. 1. The property is across ...

W.C. voters approve money for high school upgrades

WEBSTER CITY — Unofficial election results show that voters in the Webster City School District approved three ballot questions during a VPPEL (Voter-approved Physical Plant and Equipment) levy on Tuesday that sought increased funding to support comprehensive updates to the district’s high school building. District leaders plan to use the money to complete several projects aimed at improving health, safety and accessibility for students. Air conditioning and heating will be installed, undersized classrooms expanded, and a new, secure main entrance added to strengthen the ...