A bomb threat directed at the Fort Dodge Middle School Wednesday afternoon remains under investigation. No bombs were found during a methodical search of the building by about 25 law enforcement officers. “At this time there is no reason to believe that the physical safety of any student ...

WEBSTER CITY – Back by popular demand, Friends of the Kendall Young Library will be hosting a Whiskey and Wine fundraiser at the Wildcat Distilling Co., 626 Second St., Webster City, from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. This event will offer a variety of appetizers, drinks and homemade desserts. Tickets ...

DUNCOMBE — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area is holding a solar eclipse hike at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Experience the partial solar exlipse while enjoying views of Brushy Creek Lake. Meet at the West Trail Bridge parking lot, 2554 Union Ave., Duncombe. Some viewing glasses will be available or ...

The regional landfill south of Fort Dodge will close at 1 p.m. Thursday for a software conversion, according to an announcement from the North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency. No commercial or residential customers will be allowed on the site after 1 p.m. The landfill will reopen ...

Traffic on Fifth Avenue South between 29th and 31st streets will be limited to one lane in each direction beginning this morning, according to an announcement from the Fort Dodge engineering staff. This traffic restriction will be in place for about a month while a concrete patching project ...

The Frontier Days Committee is looking for volunteers to coordinate the 2024 Little Miss and Mr. Contest. Anyone who is interested or wants more information should contact Jeana Becker at jeana.becker@fortmuseumfv.com.