Make plans to spend some time at the annual Farm News Ag Show. It will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Palo Alto County Fairgrounds, 2101 Madison St., Emmetsburg. The show will appeal to those with even a casual interest in agriculture, but for those who want more in-depth ...

In every town there are special people who contribute to the success of the community through the giving things they do. These folks — whose selfless contributions make life better for others in their hometowns — sometimes go unacknowledged. That’s unfortunate because many of the people ...

A once plain wall at the Fourth Street Depot in Fort Dodge is now decorated with a colorful mural showing a piece of the community’s history: the old Bennett Viaduct. The bridge spanned the Des Moines River from 1901 to 1981. A large American flag known as Old Glory on the River flies from ...

A fun and tasty event will return to downtown Fort Dodge Friday. Main Street Fort Dodge is orchestrating Lunch on the Square from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The goal is to get more people to come downtown to enjoy a festive lunch hour and also spend some time in the shops that are revitalizing the ...

For some good fun this weekend, check out a party named after a big hole in the ground. Of course, we are talking about Manson Greater Crater Days. There will be lots of traditional events like the parade, spelling bee, games, and activities. The special highlight this year will be the ...

Produce doesn’t get much fresher than when it is picked from a garden, put in a box or basket and driven a short distance to a nearby market. That is the recipe for success for the Fort Dodge Farmers Market. That market has been around for decades. This year it is being held every ...