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FD Farmers Market extends season

The Fort Dodge Farmers Market is giving shoppers two more weeks to stock up on fall produce, pumpkins, baked goods, and gifts before closing for the season on Halloween. The market, located at 11 N. 25th St., will continue its Saturday and Wednesday markets through Oct. 31, adding two Saturdays to its season, according to board member Diane Peterson. “Now that the rain has stopped and beautiful fall weather is here, we’re excited to offer fall produce, including pumpkins, until Oct. 31,” said Peterson. The Fort Dodge Farmers Market currently draws 20 to 25 vendors each Saturday. ...

Go and Do: Oct. 9, 2026

In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. TODAY and 9 a.m. to noon SATURDAY at 20 N. First St. Free admission. On Saturday, there will be a 10 a.m. presentation by Stephanie Shepherd, about bald eagles. Shepherd is a ...

Shooting investigation goes on

A shooting Wednesday night in Webster County that injured one man remains under investigation. The incident was an isolated one that poses no ongoing threat to the public, according to the Webster County Sheriff’s Office. A man was detained for questioning, the Sheriff’s Office reported. The shooting was reported at about 8:30 p.m. at Lizard Creek Ranch, 1762 Johnson Ave. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the initial caller stated that an individual had been shot in the abdomen and that the suspect was still on the property. Deputies found a man suffering from a gunshot ...

From our files: October 2011

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 ...