Aidan Recker wants to make sure every day in high school is worth it. That’s why the Fort Dodge Senior High senior keeps things moving while he is in high school. “You only get four years in high school,” Recker said. “I try to make every day count by being involved in many things. ...

Just hearing one story can make a huge difference in the life of someone who is a victim of domestic violence. That’s the sentiment Leah Bair, the program development director of the Domestic Sexual Assault Outreach Center, wanted to express as this year’s Candlelight Vigil is set for ...

For one final time the Fort Dodge All-American Marching Band hit the field for competition. The Fort Dodge band hosted the State Marching Band Festival on Saturday inside Dodger Stadium. The Dodger band, over 135 students strong, put on their performance with music from Simon and ...

Fort Dodge Mayor Matt Bemrich honored a pair of individuals who have made a significant impact on the community as part of the Monday meeting of the City Council. The two proclamations he delivered recognized longtime city Account Clerk Kim Weinzetl and city native and former professional ...

Some of Iowa’s top Republican officials extolled the benefits of GOP leadership at the state and federal levels Monday evening during the party’s major local event, the Kenny and Jane Rasch Chili Feed. “We cut back on red tape, we streamlined government, we balanced the budget, we ...