When Angie Reiter and Crystal Mikesell were growing up and in the kitchen they would always ask their aunt Tammy if the recipe turned out. Aunt Tammy’s response was always “Did you add a pinch of love?” When the sisters decided to share their cooking skills with the community, ...
Fort Dodge became a community in 1854. That’s when William Williams, who had been the civilian merchant for the Army post named Fort Dodge, laid out the town. The Army had abandoned the post in the summer of 1853, sending its soldiers north to Fort Ridgeley in Minnesota. Williams ...
A total of 37 men have served as mayor of Fort Dodge since William Williams was the first person elected to the post in 1869. The longest serving mayor was Matt Bemrich, who served 16 years from 2010 to 2025. Albert Habhab served as mayor for 14 years from 1960 to 1974. At the opposite end of the scale, R.P. Furlong appears to have served as mayor for just one year. He was elected in 1883, but there was another mayoral election in 1884, which returned Richard Meservey to the office for his second term. Mayors served a two-year term up until the early 1980s. Here is a list of ...
REMAX of Fort Dodge is proud to announce that Brady O’Brien has officially joined the brokerage as a REALTOR, bringing with him a deep passion for real estate, a heart for community service, and a lifelong commitment to helping others. As a Fort Dodge native and St Edmond graduate, O’Brien has long been inspired by the world of homes and the role they play in people’s lives. His interest in real estate began at a young age, driven by a fascination with how spaces are designed, built, and ultimately transformed into places where families create lasting memories. Today, he turns ...
Emergency medical services providers throughout Webster County will hold a series of open houses next week. These events are being held so that the public can meet their local providers, see their buildings and equipment, and learn more about the services. Here is the schedule of open houses. Monday • 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Badger Fire Department • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Otho Fire Department. A freewill donation taco bar will be offered. Tuesday • 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Southwest Webster Emergency Medical Service in Gowrie, joined by the Callender and Harcourt fire departments. There ...
