The Floyd of Rosedale has quickly become one of Fort Dodge’s most recognizable pieces of public art. The steel pig sculpture, installed in November 2021, stands 14 feet tall near the Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center. But the sculpture itself isn’t the only thing that makes it an ...

Despite challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fort Dodge Public Library continued to serve thousands of patrons through 2021. The virus caused the library to suspend or change some of its programs, like children’s storytime and summer reading programs. “While we want to be ...

The Webster County Extension and Outreach program found a new home in 2021. The Extension office started the year in the former Crossroads Mall, where it had been housed for several years. In May, the office moved across town to a new site in the Wells Fargo building on Central Avenue. The ...

More than a year after COVID-19 brought nearly everything to a halt, local actors and actresses returned to the stage at Hawkeye Community Theatre in the fall of 2021. After spending three months preparing for opening night of “Bull in a China Shop” at the Hawkeye Community Theatre in ...

The residents at the Beacon of Hope men’s shelter have been able to rest easier since August 2021. That’s because when they lay their heads down at night, it is on new pillows and mattresses. The Beacon purchased 54 new mattresses from American Bedding. The need came into focus ...

Fort Dodge’s Gateway to Discovery ended 2021 on a high note after a very successful year. Gateway to Discovery helps women who are recovering from struggles such as addiction and homelessness. The organization helps women with personal necessities and food, goal setting, family ...