STRATFORD — The board of the Stratford Food Center announced Thursday that the small town grocery store will soon be closing. “There is just no possible way to keep operating under these circumstances,” the board’s statement read. The Stratford Food Center is the third area ...

Around the area HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Farmer’s Market is 8 a.m. to noon SATURDAY in the 600 block of Sumner Avenue, downtown Humboldt. LEHIGH — The Lehigh Methodist Church will be serving Second Sunday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. SUNDAY for a freewill offering. The menu is pulled pork ...

ROCKWELL CITY — In the history of Calhoun County, some families’ roots run so deep that they pre-date some of the towns. Richard Bahls’ family settled in Center Township before the county seat was moved from Lake City to the new town of Rockwell City in 1876. “I think of the ...

Fort Dodge firefighters are currently battling a significant fire at the former federal building in Fort Dodge, at 205 S. Eighth St. All surrounding streets are closed.

Fort Dodge City Councilman Cameron Nelson announced Wednesday that he will seek a third term representing Ward 2 in this year’s election. “I still think there is plenty to accomplish,” he said. Nelson said that although he was elected by his neighbors in Ward 2 on the city’s ...