Around the area FONDA — Fonda Arts Center, Fonda, is hosting An Afternoon of Country Music at 3 p.m. SUNDAY at the center. Local vocalists will cover country hits made famous over the years. Admission and refreshments (root beer floats) are complimentary. POCAHONTAS — The Princess City ...

Now is a time of great uncertainty for the thousands of area residents who rely on Medicaid and their health care providers. A new federal law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, includes cuts to the joint federal-state health insurance program for poor and disabled. It also implements work ...

Iowa Central Community College announces the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, celebrating the contributions and achievements of remarkable individuals with strong ties to the Fort Dodge community. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1, on the Iowa Central campus. “Our ...

After four brutal years of fighting, President Harry Truman announced on Aug. 14, 1945, that Japan had surrendered, ending World War II at last. That momentous day will be recalled during a special event this weekend at the Fort Dodge Public Library by the City Square. Called “Honoring ...

Tackling the problems of substance abuse and homelessness will be the top priority for Jeanette Moss if she is elected to the Fort Dodge City Council. Moss is seeking the Ward 3 seat on the council. That seat will be vacated by Councilman Dave Flattery because he is running for mayor. Todd ...

Editor’s note: This feature first ran in a special publication called Hometown Pride, published June 28, 2025, featuring people and organizations from Fort Dodge and the surrounding area who are making a difference in their communities. As Terry Allers travels around Fort Dodge, he almost ...