A step back in time
The first “Living Wax Museum” at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village was the brainchild of Lizzy Tiernan — a 16-year-old junior at St. Edmond Catholic High School in Fort Dodge. The event attracted dozens of participants and hundreds of observers on Monday. Traditionally at St. ...
Medical issue caused death of man found in Fort Dodge
A deceased man was found behind some commercial buildings near Fifth Avenue South and 29th Street early Monday afternoon. A medical issue caused the man’s death, according to Fort Dodge Police Chief Dennis Quinn. At about 1:15 p.m., the police and fire departments were dispatched to an area just northeast of the intersection, between a store and a hotel, for a report of a man who was unresponsive. The Webster County Medical Examiner’s Office was quickly notified. “After reviewing all available evidence, it appears as though the male passed away as a result of a medical ...
King band scholarship concert set for Sunday
The third and final indoor concert for the 2026 season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will begin at 3:30 p.m Sunday in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium located at 800 N. 32nd St. There is no admission charge, since these concerts are provided by the City of Fort Dodge. This April concert is the band’s annual scholarship event, with the presentation of the Karl L. King Memorial scholarships. Talented students will audition during the day, and the winners will be announced during the afternoon concert. Winners will be recognized with either $500 scholarships to Iowa ...
Otho Fireman’s Ball set for Saturday
The 23rd annual Otho Fireman’s Ball will be held Saturday at the Webster County Fairgrounds. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Tickets can be bought at the door or in advance from Fire Department members. A meal will be served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. by Lidderdale Country Store. The menu is roast beef, chicken and rice, ham balls, green beans, baked beans, macaroni and cheese and taco salad. A live auction will begin at 6 p.m. There will also be a gun raffle, kids games, 50/50 tickets, and a grocery raffle. DJ Duane Murley will provide music until midnight.
News of record: April 21, 2026
Police log FORT DODGE Sunday A welfare check was conducted in the 2000 block of U.S. Highway 169 An animal complaint was reported at Seventh Avenue North and Seventh Street. A fight was reported in the 1900 block of Third Avenue North. A noise violation was reported in the 10 block of North 10th Street. An animal complaint was reported in the 600 block of North 22nd Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 3100 block of North 15th Street. A traffic light problem was reported at Eighth Street and Kenyon Road. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 100 block of ...