The Salvation Army of Fort Dodge will hold Christmas assistance signups next week. Anyone in need is welcome to stop by the office at 126 N. Seventh St. Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Those applying for assistance (toys, clothing, and food) will need to ...

The Webster County Board of Supervisors voted to cancel the county’s contract with TextMyGov, a service that uses smart texting technology to help connect residents with their local governments. The decision to cancel the contract was due to the service not being used much by residents and ...

The new early retirement incentive offering for eligible Fort Dodge Community School staff members was approved Monday night at the School Board meeting. There are 71 staff members eligible to apply for early retirement this year, including 33 certified staff. Eligible staff will have ...

The left lanes on both the eastbound and westbound sides of the Kenyon Road Bridge will be closed beginning Wednesday, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. This closure is due to preliminary work for the demolition and replacement of the westbound side of the bridge. Both ...

Fort Dodge City Council candidate Scott Davis received the endorsement of organized labor Friday. He was endorsed by the Western Iowa Labor Federation and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1155. Davis is the executive vice president of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1155, ...

A small fire was reported Monday evening in the former Fair Oaks Middle School, 416 S. 10th St. The building was also previously the temporary home of Duncombe Elementary School. The Fort Dodge Fire Department was dispatched to the building at about 6:30 p.m. for reports of smoke coming from ...