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Merry and bright

The magic of the holidays will come alive during the 20th annual drive-thru Christmas lights show, Lights at Kennedy. Perhaps north central Iowa’s premier holiday lighting event, it allows families to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season. The lights will be turned on from 6 ...

‘So much to see and learn’

The CJ Bio America Farm News Ag Show is back for its 21st annual run at the Webster County Fairgrounds, Friday and Saturday.. Packed with exhibitors, speakers, and plenty of food, the show is sure to please the crowds. “We’re really excited about the show,” said Dana Lantz, ...

Taking Center Stage with Nevaeh Caldeira

For Nevaeh Caldeira, inspiration brought her to the stage and inspiring people kept her on it. The Fort Dodge Senior High School senior saw a performance at a young age, and the show led her to becoming part of one as well. “When I was 12, I watched a production of ‘The Little ...

First Covenant Choir to present Christmas Cantata

The First Covenant Choir, a 40-member group of vocalists at First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H, will be presenting its Christmas Cantata, “Creation Will Be at Peace” Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday performance will begin at 5 p.m., while the Sunday one will begin at 10:30 a.m. Both will ...

Help from our friends

Webster County Conservation summed up the work the Friends of Webster County Conservation does with a paraphrase of a line from a Beatles song that was on proud display during the Friends annual business meeting Monday night in the Lodge at Camp WaNoKi. “We get by with a little help from ...

No charges filed in dog attack

No charges will be filed against the owner of three dogs that attacked a Fort Dodge woman on Nov. 24, according to Webster County Attorney Darren Driscoll. According to a statement from Driscoll, the investigation following the vicious attack revealed nothing to “indicate that any criminal ...