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Democrats talk health care, minimum wage
Local News
Democratic candidates for offices ranging from the U.S. Senate to the Iowa House of Representatives made their pitch to local party members on subjects like health care and the minimum wage during a Sunday night event in Fort Dodge. U.S. Senate candidate Jackie Norris also firmly denounced ...
Water, computer agreements on agenda for FD council
Local News
A pair of innovative agreements — one involving water and the other involving computer equipment — are on the agenda for the Fort Dodge City Council tonight. The council will meet at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S. The proposed water agreement is with the Fort Dodge ...
Local students share international experience
Local News
For the past several years, students from Fort Dodge Senior High School and St. Edmond Catholic School have been given the chance to see the world with a trip to Kosovo in the Balkans area of Europe. This year’s trip expanded those students’ experiences even more. The annual camp is ...
Merrill Family Scholarships announced
News Brief
The George and Doris Merrill Family Foundation 5M Scholarship Fund administered through the Fort Dodge Community Foundation has announced 33 scholarship awards to area students who are attending college during the 2025-2026 academic year. Students receiving new scholarship awards include: ...
Stewart Memorial honors Peterson as September Path to Excellence Employee
Business Briefs
LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics recognizes Darci Peterson, a registered nurse, as the Path to Excellence Employee for September 2025. This monthly recognition highlights team members who embody the hospital’s mission and values through outstanding service, ...