Voters in nine counties narrowly approved an extension of borrowing authority for Iowa Central Community College Tuesday, clearing the way for a $35 million investment in workforce training. The bond issue authority had to be approved by a 60 percent majority of those voting. When all ...

The Webster County Board of Supervisors approved an amended fee schedule for the animal pound charges. According to Kaila Benson, animal control officer, the fee schedule that was used by Pups & Paws Pound before it ended its contract with the county in June is resulting in a significant ...

A former Baptist church in Fort Dodge will have a new life as a mosque. The Fort Dodge Islamic Center has purchased the church at 513 S. 19th St. On Tuesday, the city’s Board of Adjustment approved a special exception, which was the last official approval needed for the mosque to ...

ROCKWELL CITY — Calhoun County voters have voted down emergency medical services as an essential service. The measure garnered 57.34 percent of the vote Tuesday with 1,102 residents voting yes and 820 voting no. A supermajority of 60 percent of those voting was needed. Calhoun County ...

Mark Davis did something during his military career that is surely a rarity among veterans all across the country. The Fort Dodge man served in Kuwait in two different branches of the United States military in two different conflicts. As a Navy sailor he served there as part of Operation ...

Former Councilman Terry Moehnke returned to the Fort Dodge City Council , where he will be joined by newcomers Scott Davis and Todd McCubbin plus local government veteran Kim Alstott. Those four were the winners of contested council races Tuesday. Moehnke and Davis were elected to ...