A series of major construction contracts and more budget work are on the agenda for the Fort Dodge City Council tonight. The council meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S., with a budget workshop. The council will discuss budget options for the Dodger Area ...
Two fire departments responded to a turkey barn fire located just north of Ellsworth, near Interstate 35 on Saturday afternoon. The Ellsworth Fire Department responded quickly, with four vehicles and 10 firefighter, ffollowed shortly by the Jewell Fire Department, with another 10 ...
The days when college is all about sitting in a classroom, listening to a lecturer, and studying through books have changed. Iowa Central Community College is building the local area workforce with customized training programs. In this area, employers have worked through several different ...
KANSAS CITY — When Mark Beemer attended his first National FFA Convention in his long-ago high school days, he never imagined that Kansas City would become his home. In those days of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Kansas City still hosted the huge convention of young, blue-jacketed FFA ...
Celebrating a rich 250 years of American history in 2026, Gowrie and Mayor Bruce Towne have plenty of excitement about recent progressive projects. “We’re hoping to get 10,000 or more visitors in town for our annual Fourth of July event which is the cornerstone of the 250th ...
Republican congressional candidate Chris McGowan said he will push to make the E15 ethanol blend available all year nationwide if he is elected. “It will make a positive difference for our farmers and the price of corn,” he said during a recent visit to Fort Dodge. He is seeking the ...