The first major renovation project in Dodger Stadium’s 86-year history is now a few months from completion. Fort Dodge Community School District Superintendent Josh Porter exudes optimism as he tours the new layout anchoring the southwest corner of the iconic facility. The locker rooms, ...

The Fort Dodge Community Foundation and United Way continue to work to meet local needs. The United Way strives to meet the soaring demand from families pushed into poverty by rising inflation. “Our No. 1 priority and our focus is on helping families that are impoverished,” said ...

John Bruner had a long record of service to Fort Dodge in general and the local Catholic community in particular. Now, anyone who takes a moment to rest and contemplate on the Holy Trinity Catholic Church property can do so outdoors on a bench that bears his name. About 30 people came ...

The Marian Home and Village has been a staple in the Fort Dodge community since 1960 when it was established in downtown Fort Dodge and then moved to the current location, opening in May of 1976. Over the past 12 months, though, they have taken a new approach to helping with providing ...

The new hot spot in Fort Dodge for skateboarders and kids on scooters is an assembly of concrete and steel just yards away from the Des Moines River. And while it’s called a skate park, this new addition to the local recreation scene isn’t limited to those on skateboards and ...

Dogs and their people now have a grassy place to play in downtown Fort Dodge. Called the Bark Park, it is located at First Avenue South and 12th Street. Two big metal sculptures of dogs made by Fort Dodge Senior High School students mark the spot. The park resulted from a partnership ...