After four brutal years of fighting, President Harry Truman announced on Aug. 14, 1945, that Japan had surrendered, ending World War II at last. That momentous day will be recalled during a special event this weekend at the Fort Dodge Public Library by the City Square. Called “Honoring ...
Tackling the problems of substance abuse and homelessness will be the top priority for Jeanette Moss if she is elected to the Fort Dodge City Council. Moss is seeking the Ward 3 seat on the council. That seat will be vacated by Councilman Dave Flattery because he is running for mayor. Todd ...
Editor’s note: This feature first ran in a special publication called Hometown Pride, published June 28, 2025, featuring people and organizations from Fort Dodge and the surrounding area who are making a difference in their communities. As Terry Allers travels around Fort Dodge, he almost ...
Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday An escape was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 3300 block of Fifth AvenueSouth. A fight was reported in the 500 block of South 15th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 1900 block of Second ...
The Fort Dodge Community School District is one of 15 districts to share $500,000 from the Iowa Department of Education to focus on industry trades and credentials. Fort Dodge Schools will receive $50,000 from the state for the Credentials to Careers grant program. “This grant is a ...