Fort Dodge police quickly apprehended a suspect in connection with a Tuesday morning gunshot incident. Brandon R. Mothershed, 23, 1660 8 1/2 Ave. N., faces a charge of intimidation with a dangerous weapon, a felony, following Tuesday’s incident, according to police reports and court ...

In the middle of the Cold War, David Carlson served in the Army at a crucial location in the former West Germany. It was a spot where Soviet troops were certain to attack if there was a conflict. And while that may sound like a very stressful place to serve, Carlson said it was anything but ...

Isaac Bachman has been found guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday. A Webster County jury deliberated for less than two hours before coming to their decision. Bachman was charged with shooting and killing 14-year-old Dakari James on June 17, 2023 in the 1200 block of First Avenue North.

Earlier this year, Emily Dencklau, of Fort Dodge, submitted an application to Variety — The Children’s Charity of Iowa for an adaptive bicycle for her 10-year-old daughter, Aubreigh Ballard. Little did she know that across town on the very same day, Dale Decker, CEO of Decker Truck Line ...

Supporters of Special Olympics Iowa are invited to hit the chilly water by participating in the Fort Dodge Polar Plunge Sunday at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. Individuals must raise a minimum of $75 to participate, according to an announcement from Special Olympics Iowa. Everyone who ...