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DNR introduces new deer tag for disabled veterans

A disabled veterans deer tag will be available for the first time during the 2025-2026 hunting season, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. To qualify for the new tag, hunters must be a resident of Iowa and have served in the armed forces of the United States on federal active duty and were disabled during their military service (service connected disability). Hunters will be issued one any deer tag valid for any established firearm season, if eligible. The fee is $33, and hunters are required to use the method of take for the season hunted. Applicants will need to ...

Mountain lion spotted in NW Iowa

Images of a mountain lion with a neck collar in northwest Iowa have been circulating over social media in the past few days, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. The subadult male, estimated to be less than 2 years old, was collared as part of an ongoing research project by Nebraska Game, Fish & Parks to better understand mountain lion movements, behaviors and dispersal. “This cat has traveled a long distance from Nebraska’s north-central region to northwest Iowa, and is providing valuable data for Nebraska Game, Fish & Parks,” said Vince Evelsizer, state ...

FD Public Library STEM Drop In is Friday

The Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is holding a STEM Drop In from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday in the library’s large meeting room. Children ages 6 years old and up with their caregivers are invited. Children can try their hand at putting together dinosaur bones, see how motion and friction work with race car ramps, build a light circuit to see how electricity works, use math and science to create art and more.

Downtown cleanup set for Thursday

A group of volunteers will spend part of Thursday afternoon getting Fort Dodge looking good for the Downtown Country Jam on Saturday. A cleanup sponsored by the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and Main Street Fort Dodge will take place between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. About 80 volunteers are already signed up to help.

Twin Lakes Triathlon is Saturday

MANSON — The 19th annual Twin Lakes Sprint Triathlon and third annual Super Sprint Triathlon will take place on Saturday. Both events start at 7:30 a.m. at the Twin Lakes Bible Camp, 7718 Twin Lakes Road, Manson. The sprint triathlon is a 500-meter swim, followed by a double loop 12-mile bike ride on blacktop roads around North Twin Lake. Participants finish with the 3.1 mile run on the trail, ending at the Bible Camp. The Super Sprint Triathlon is for those who would like a shorter, faster race. This race starts at the same time as the Sprint, but the athletes will swim a 300-meter ...

Coffee and Conservation is Saturday

Webster County Conservation is holding Coffee and Conservation at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center, 20 N. First St. Each month there will be an informal discussion about a variety of conservation/recreation topics in Webster County. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. This week’s topic is beekeeping.