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FDPD gets new sergeant, patrol officer

A newly promoted Fort Dodge Police Department sergeant and a new patrol officer were introduced to the City Council Monday evening. Andrew Lane was promoted from patrol officer to sergeant. He started his law enforcement career with the Humboldt Police Department and joined the Fort Dodge ...

FD City Council advances zoning change

The Fort Dodge City Council on Monday advanced the rezoning of some property along Fifth Avenue South. The parcels being rezoned are on the south side of the road between 15th and 19th streets. They are owned by the city government. The parcels are being switched from a residential ...

Livermore Candy Cane Light Show display set to begin on Thursday

LIVERMORE — Livermore sixth annual Candy Cane Lane Light Show display will be lighted from 5 to 7 p.m. starting Thursday until the end of the year. On Dec. 13, the Livermore American Legion Otto Field Post 415 will open its doors at 308 Fourth Ave., Livermore, as a warm waiting area for the ...

St. Edmond craft and vendor show is Dec. 6

The St. Edmond craft and vendor show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 6, at St. Edmond High School, 2220 Fourth Ave. N. There will be over 100 vendors and handmade crafters from all over the state of Iowa showcasing an array of items including baked goods, candies, holiday decor, boutiques, antiques ...

Laurens UMW holiday event is Saturday

LAURENS — The Laurens United Methodist Women will hold their annual holiday event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Laurens United Methodist Church. Booths will feature homemade baked goods, frozen casseroles including ham balls, assortment of fancy nuts, a variety of gently used items ...

Textile artist featured in Blanden exhibit

The Blanden Memorial Art Museum presents “Walking In Traffic,” a solo exhibition by textile artist Debra Smith, which is on view through Jan. 24, 2026. “Walking In Traffic” is described as a meditation on movement, hesitation, trust, chaos and flow. The series was inspired by a moment ...