A staggering number of pet food cans found on American store shelves comes from a plant on the east side of Fort Dodge. The Silgan Containers facility at 3591 Maple Drive produces 1.5 billion cans a year. It also produces 4.9 billion ends for cans every year. The ends are basically the flat ...

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra is convinced that good things will come from the tariffs levied by President Donald Trump. “I’m just trying to push the Trump agenda,” the Republican from Hull said Thursday morning in Fort Dodge.”It’s the art of the deal.” He said he believes some trade ...

After hail poured down like raindrops on Webster County Wednesday night, many residents are worrying about the potential damage to their roofs and vehicles. An insurance agent and a roofer who both often deal with the aftermath of such storms offered this advice — don’t rush to file an ...

U.S. Air Force veteran Gary Ryker had a long flying career in which the number of takeoffs exceeded the number of landings by one. The Fort Dodge man, who once had to bail out of a burning bomber, is now preparing for a special flight that will honor him and more than 100 other Iowa ...

Iowa Central Community College instrumental and vocal students will demonstrate their musical talents on stage this week during the annual Spring Showcase program. The Showcase, happening today and Friday at Decker Auditorium, will feature selections from the Iowa Central Jazz Band, Pop ...

MANSON — The musical lineup for Crash My Crater this summer will feature big-time acts along with local performers. Austin Snell will headline on Saturday, June 28, at the annual event, as Austin Williams is the special guest. Jeremy Ober and Michael Wayne Schoon will open the night on ...