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Manson fire station is growing

MANSON — For the last few years, the fire station in Manson has been crammed full with trucks that are bigger than the ones that were in use in the mid-1970s when the building opened. A project now underway will solve that problem. An addition to the current structure will enable the ...

Strengthening local housing

Nearly $2 million in tax credits were awarded to Fort Dodge last week with a goal of creating locally affordable workforce housing. The tax credits were awarded to two projects in Fort Dodge - District 29 Apartments III, LLC which was awarded $1 million in credits for 49 units to be ...

Fort Dodge Mayor Bemrich charged with drunk driving

Fort Dodge Mayor Matt Bemrich has been charged with drunk driving. Bemrich, 52, of 704 Crest Ave., faces charges of operating while under the influence, first offense, and improper use of lanes, according to court records. “Under the advice of my legal counsel, I cannot get into the ...

Taking center stage with Leif Hamilton

Leif Hamilton received a piece of advice from his sister when he first auditioned for a play. The Fort Dodge Senior High School senior heard the words from his sister, Anya, who he watched perform in plays at Hawkeye Community Theatre and directing at the high school, which was an ...

Celebrating culture

Fort Dodge residents will have a chance to learn some new dance moves and try some different foods during the Afro-Latino Festival Wednesday at Iowa Central Community College. The free event will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Student Resource Center on the Fort Dodge campus and continue until ...