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New building could replace Trolley Center

The Trolley Center in downtown Fort Dodge may be replaced with a four-story building housing stores and apartments. H & F Development Partners, of Fort Dodge, has proposed that concept, and it will be considered by the City Council tonight. The council will meet at 6 p.m. in the ...

The gift of life

When friends and family think of the late Travis Grazier, they remember how he had a knack for making everyone he met feel important. And they remember how his charisma made him a very effective salesman. “He could sell you something you already owned,” said his mother, Becky ...

Frontier Days gets started

Frontier Days 2026 got its formal start Friday evening with patriotic music, a few recollections about the parade marshal and some dance moves. An opening ceremony was held at 5 p.m. at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village. The Fort Dodge Choral Society got things started with ...

SUMMER MISSION

For a variety of reasons, summer is often a difficult time to meet the nutritional needs of families in a community. The three United Methodist churches in Fort Dodge are ready to help. In an initiative focusing on both philanthropy and fellowship, the 2026 United Methodist Summer Meal ...

City: Sports pavilion owner failed to pay on time

The company that city officials say is buying the sports pavilion at Corridor Plaza failed to make eight payments in a timely manner and has not reported some other required financial data, according to a notice of forfeiture approved by the City Council. In the opinion of city leaders, that ...