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Adams named to dean’s list

OSHKOSH, Wis. — Ty Adams, of Fort Dodge, has made the dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for the spring 2026 semester. The term grade-point average requirement for the dean’s list is 3.75 out of a possible 4.0. To qualify, a student must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. There can be no individual grades below a “C” and no incomplete or non-reported grades.

Mud ’n’ stuff

LEHIGH — While the mud volleyball pit at the annual Lehigh River Days celebration got an upgrade this year with a rubber liner, the log rolling pit got a few visitors that were not planning on participating — tiny frogs and a pair of juvenile snakes. Brittany Halbur, of Lehigh, used a ...

City life comes with its share of everyday frustrations, from potholes and fallen tree limbs to properties that may need the city’s attention. When those issues need the city’s attention, Fort Dodge residents have a simple way to report them: send a text. Through TextMyGov, residents can report city issues anytime by texting 515-408-9888. The automated service is available 24 hours a day and walks users through the reporting process step by step. To get started, text “Hi” to 515-408-9888 and follow the prompts. For example, to report a pothole, text “Hi,” then enter ...

Lewis receives June Path to Excellence Award

Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics has recognized Jim Lewis, CRNA, as the June Path to Excellence Award recipient, honoring his dedication to patient care, teamwork, and commitment to providing safe, high-quality anesthesia services. Lewis joined Stewart Memorial in 2021, bringing more ...

Walking women through their journey

Being pregnant can be both an exciting and scary time for a new mother. Soon, women in the Fort Dodge area will have another option when seeking medical care and support during pregnancy. Obria Medical Clinics of Iowa is opening a clinic at 3 N. 17th St., leasing a space in a building ...

Anticipation aids in planning for disasters

Natural disasters like tornadoes and floods cannot be avoided. Chemical spills, explosions, train accidents cannot be avoided. But we can plan for the unavoidable, and that was the purpose of a meeting held Thursday evening at Iowa Central Community College’s East Campus. Webster County Emergency Management Coordinator Dylan Hagen has partnered with JEO Consulting of Omaha to make such a plan entitled the Webster County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting was attended by Fort Dodge Police Chief Dennis Quinn, Supervisor Austin Hayek, Emergency Management Agency commission ...