Four train cars went off the tracks in a Fort Dodge railyard early Thursday morning. The derailment occurred in an area of the Canadian National Railway yard south of Second Avenue South. There were no reports of injuries, leaks or fires, according to Michelle Hannan, a spokeswoman for the ...

Emergency medical services providers throughout Webster County will hold a series of open houses next week. These events are being held so that the public can meet their local providers, see their buildings and equipment, and learn more about the services. Here is the schedule of open houses. ...

DAYTON — The 15th annual Dayton Old Engine Day & Car Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23 in Oak Park. It will feature antique tractors, old engines, classic cars, a citywide garage sale and food. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 participants in the car show. ...

Local law enforcement officers will be raising money for Special Olympics from 6 a.m. to noon today at Dunkin’, 2520 Fifth Ave. S. Every dollar raised helps provide opportunities, training, and competition for Special Olympics athletes throughout Iowa. Donors can receive a free donut, iced or ...

Community Health Center of Fort Dodge invites the public to participate in a Make It OK event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. This event is part of the Make It OK campaign through Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative, a statewide effort focused on reducing stigma surrounding mental ...

ROCKWELL CITY — Students at South Central Calhoun Middle School will host a Mental Health Awareness event featuring their Inside Out Boxes — a creative project that helps students express emotions and experiences that are often unseen to normalize talking about mental health. The event ...