STRATFORD — Stratford Lutheran Church, 812 Teneyck Ave., Stratford, is holding Svenska Klubben Christmas luncheon at 7 p.m. today. There will be a short program for Luciadagen (St. Lucia Day), one of Sweden’s most beloved holidays. Those attending will learn about the history of St. Lucia ...

The Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is hosting a December adult DIY from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday to make honeycomb ornaments. What better way to get into the festive spirit than an afternoon of ornament making. These honeycomb ornaments will be perfect to hang on your trees. For more ...

A structure fire caused significant damage to a home on the south side of Fort Dodge on Thursday afternoon. The Fort Dodge Fire Department responded to a two-story wood frame home engulfed in flames at 1207 S. 24th St. shortly after 3 p.m. The crew executed its search, forcible entry and ...

The Blanden Holiday Open House scheduled for Saturday is canceled due to the potential of significant snow and frigid temps below zero. • HARCOURT — Jamie Aaron Kelley fourth annual Christmas Tour is coming to the Lost Grove Community Center, 116 Larch St., Harcourt, at 7 p.m. on ...

Iowans can buy 2026 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses beginning on Dec. 15, according to an announcement from the state Department of Natural Resources. Licenses purchased for 2025 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident ...

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 ...