Andi Adams has developed a style of softball that is both feared and respected around the state. On Tuesday at Rogers Park, eighth-ranked (Class 4A) Fort Dodge used its speed and baserunning prowess to mount a rally and top No. 13 (5A) Waukee on Senior Night, 6-2. The Dodgers (26-11 ...

WEBSTER CITY — Blake Utley and his staff can smile about it now, but Royce Pederson’s struggles at the plate were no laughing matter heading into his senior season. “He’d been working really hard, but didn’t have much to show for it (offensively before 2025),” said Utley, the Fort ...

The seventh-ranked (Class 1A) St. Edmond softball team begins their quest to get back to the state tournament here Wednesday night at Rogers Park. After receiving an opening-round bye, the Gaels host Bishop Garrigan in a 1A, Region 7 quarterfinal. First-pitch is set for 7 p.m. The Golden ...

The sign-up period continues for this weekend’s 2025 Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota Regional Golf Tournament, which is now welcoming players from an expanded area to register and compete. The 45th annual event, presented by The Messenger, will be held at both the Fort Dodge Country Club and ...

SHEFFIELD — The St. Edmond baseball team gave outgoing head coach Mike Szalat one final memory to take here on Tuesday night. The Gaels put together a spirited effort one night after scoring a thrilling postseason win, but they ultimately came up short in a district semifinal versus West ...

A number of golfers won prizes during the final day of the Fort Dodge Junior Golf Camp, sponsored by Flooring America Design Center of Fort Dodge and owner Pat Leiting, at the Fort Dodge Country Club on Tuesday. Benson Konecne (first photo) was the age 14-17 drive, pitch and putt champion. ...