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Reservations due for FD Women’s Connection meeting

Fort Dodge Women's Connection invites all area women to a brunch at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Reservations must be made by today by calling Vickey at 515-571-5380 or Kathy at 515-408-7981. Cost is $15 inclusive. The speaker is Judi Rauscher from Sioux Falls, S.D. Her talk is titled "The Pictures of Life." Her story includes not only some wrong choices and consequences but a compelling story of victory and fulfillment. The special feature is Landra Carroll, who will highlight the upcoming Comedia Musica Players show "Come From Away." It is a true story about ...

New future planned for pavilion

The city of Fort Dodge plans to partner with two private organizations to bring new workout opportunities and youth sports leagues to the pavilion in Corridor Plaza. Under a proposal to be considered by the City Council Monday, the Fort Dodge Community Recreation Center, best known as The ...

FDSH homecoming parade is Friday

The Fort Dodge Senior High School homecoming parade will proceed down Central Avenue Friday afternoon. It will begin at 3 p.m. Central Avenue between 15th Street and the City Square will be closed to traffic at 2:30 p.m., according to an announcement from the Police Department. Any vehicles parked on Central Avenue must be moved by 2 p.m. Parking in city parking lots will be free from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

Car flips on side; no injuries reported

Foster homes wanted for pets

For some dogs and cats awaiting adoption, a traditional shelter isn’t right for them. That is why the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa is looking for people willing to care for a pet in their home while it awaits its permanent home. The society operates what it calls a ...

News of Record: Oct. 8, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A suspicious person was reported in the 3300 block of Fifth Avenue South. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 1100 block of South 23rd Street. A theft was reported in the 100 block of North 10th Street. A school bus violation was reported in the 900 block of South 15th Street. A shoplifter was reported in the 300 block of South 31st Street. Juvenile problems were reported in the 800 block of North 25th Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 1200 block of Central Avenue. A civil dispute was reported in the 10 block of North 12th ...