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Cleared for takeoff

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The Fort Dodge Regional Airport will soon offer flights Monday through Friday to Denver, Colorado. The new United Express flights will be operated by SkyWest Airlines and begin May 21. “We are excited for the additional access these flights to Denver will provide and are beyond grateful ...

State Patrol plans enforcement effort

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Drivers should expect to see more Iowa State Patrol cars and troopers around Fort Dodge on Friday. The State Patrol will be conducting a high visibility enforcement effort, according to Trooper Paul Gardner. “There will be more troopers working the area,” he said. “The public will see ...

Baseball player died in team bus crash

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A 19-year-old baseball player for Iowa Lakes Community College died at the scene of Wednesday’s bus crash in Calhoun County. Teammates of Carter Johnson, a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota, tried to save his life by performing CPR, according to the Iowa State Patrol. Those and other ...

NW Iowa League of Cities announces high school senior scholarships

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The Northwest Iowa League of Cities announces its High School Senior Scholarship Program. High school seniors in Northwest Iowa League member communities pursuing post-secondary education or training in fields that may lead to city government careers — like public administration, ...

Go and Do: Feb. 13, 2026

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In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — The Iowa Central Community College Band will perform a Valentine concert at 7 p.m. TODAY in the Harcourt Community Center under the direction of Director Paul Bloomquist. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to City Hall for head count at 515-354-5341. Cake, ice cream, ...