The 700 block of First Avenue North will be closed today, according to the Fort Dodge city engineering staff. A posted detour will direct traffic to Central Avenue.

Applications are now being accepted for $1,000 music scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year from the Fort Dodge Choral Society. Applicants must be college students majoring in vocal music performance or education with a sophomore, junior or senior status at the beginning of the award ...

Reservations are now being accepted online for full hookup campsites No. 2 through No. 14 at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park north of Fort Dodge. Reservations must be made online at www.mycountyparks.com. Reservations must be made five days prior to arrival date and paid in full at time of ...

The Fort Dodge Police Department is investigating an incident of shots fired late Wednesday night. According to a press release, damage to a residence in the 900 block of Third Avenue North was reported Thursday afternoon. Officers arrived at the location and discovered multiple bullet ...

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, designated by the National Council on Problem Gambling. On Tuesday, the Webster County Board of Supervisors recognized the issue with a proclamation. “Problem gambling is a public health issue affecting millions of Americans of all ages, races and ...

The Webster County Civil Service Commission has certified six potential candidates for a new sheriff’s deputy position with the Webster County Sheriff’s Office. The commission’s certification was accepted by the Webster County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. Candidates were interviewed ...