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State Patrol plans enforcement effort

Drivers should expect to see more Iowa State Patrol cars and troopers around Fort Dodge on Friday. The State Patrol will be conducting a high visibility enforcement effort, according to Trooper Paul Gardner. “There will be more troopers working the area,” he said. “The public will see more State Patrol cars.” He said troopers will be targeting speeding, seatbelt violations and violations of the new state law requiring all electronic devices to be used in hands-free mode while driving. At night, the troopers will also be targeting drunk driving.

NW Iowa League of Cities announces high school senior scholarships

The Northwest Iowa League of Cities announces its High School Senior Scholarship Program. High school seniors in Northwest Iowa League member communities pursuing post-secondary education or training in fields that may lead to city government careers — like public administration, water/wastewater, law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, city planning, public engineering, and more are eligible. How to apply: • Contact your City Hall for an application • Or email Angela Duitsman at angela@fondaiowa.com Deadline: April 15, 2026 Scholarships: Up to five awards of $1,000 each, ...

Adult Winter Reading Challenge at the Fort Dodge Public Library

The Fort Dodge Public Library is having an Adult Winter Reading Challenge this year. The challenge runs through Feb. 28. Pick up reading logs at the library and turn them in for a chance to win weekly prize drawings from Dariette/Ardys Mae Coffee and Dessert, Stella’s Coffee Bar, and Bloomers Coffee. We also have reading challenge prompts to help you find new amazing books in 2026. For more information contact us at 515-573-8167 ext. 6233 or visit our website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.

Area students honored at Drake

These area students have been named to either the President’s List or the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Drake University in Des Moines. Algona Amanda Miller, Dean’s List Hannah Severson, President’s List Eagle Grove Alecia Anderson, Dean’s List Avery Wepel-Sisson, President’s List Gowrie Megan Palmer, Dean’s List Harcourt Emma Sytsma, Dean’s List Humboldt Tyler Moore, Dean’s List Pomeroy Elizabeth Rosa, President’s List Rolfe Amber Jacobsma, President’s List To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have earned a ...

Soup supper will support mission work

First Presbyterian Church in Fort Dodge will hold a soup supper on Saturday to support its mission work. The supper will be served from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the church, 1115 Fifth Ave. N. It will be in the Christian Life Center on the south side of the church, so people should enter on the 12th Street side. The menu will consist of beef vegetable and chicken noodle soups plus chili. There will also be cinnamon rolls, crackers, a relish tray and drinks. Tickets are $10 for ages 13 and up. Tickets for kids ages 12 and younger are $5. Take out orders will be available. All money ...

Eggs and Issues is Saturday

An Eggs and Issues legislative forum will be held Saturday. The forum will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the BioScience and Health Sciences Building at Iowa Central Community College. Eggs and Issues is sponsored by the college and the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance.