Alex Jensen, of Eagle Grove, was named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2026 term at the University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, he had to complete at least six credits during the term and earned a grade point average of at least 3.5. The University of Maryland Global Campus offers online and hybrid courses worldwide.
Two area students were named to the President’s List for the summer 2026 term at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire. They are Devin Caquelin, of Eagle Grove, and Abby Slininger, of Badger. Both are fulltime students who earned a minimum grade point average of 3.7.
Part of South 15th Street is closed The southbound lanes of 15th Street between First Avenue South and Fifth Avenue South are closed so that public works crews can replace concrete that had to be removed to repair a water main break. That part of the street is expected to be closed for the rest of the week. A detour has been posted.
The Fort Dodge Community School District has reported the weekend death of Matthew Bell, a teacher at Fort Dodge Senior High School. The district’s counselors and support staff will be available throughout the week to assist students who may need additional help. The district is asking parents to encourage their children to reach out to a teacher, counselor or other trusted adult at the school if they need help.
Obria Medical Clinics of Iowa is pleased to invite community members, business leaders, healthcare partners, and supporters to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Fort Dodge medical clinic from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. The event will take place at 3 N. 17th St. The celebration will officially begin with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:30 p.m., marking an exciting milestone as Obria expands access to compassionate, excellent healthcare services for women and families throughout north central Iowa. Guests attending the grand opening will have ...
Two people were injured when an SUV crashed south of Fort Dodge very early Friday morning. The crash in the 2200 block of South River Lane was reported at 12:13 a.m. Friday. Webster County Sheriff Luke Fleener said a Ford Excursion was southbound on River Lane when it went off the road. He said it hit a tree and rolled into a ditch. A man and a woman in the vehicle were trapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated by firefighters. Both were taken by ambulance to UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. Webster County sheriff’s deputies and Fort Dodge ...