HUMBOLDT — Before the 2024 season even began, Mason Van Pelt had a message for his teammates. The senior addressed his team on the first day of camp about what it was like reaching the UNI-Dome, which he experienced two years ago when Humboldt advanced to the Class 3A football semifinal ...
Since taking over as Iowa Central head football coach in 2017, Jesse Montalto’s teams have been nearly unbeatable after Halloween. Montalto and the Tritons will look to keep that trend going on Saturday afternoon when they play inside Dodger Stadium for the final time in 2024. Iowa ...
Delaney O’Connor thought to herself, why not? The St. Edmond senior, who competes for the Fort Dodge Senior High swim team, loves to challenge herself. O’Connor took up diving a few years ago. Now, she’s a state qualifier. “I started diving honestly on a whim because I love trying ...
AMES — The Fort Dodge swim team already has three state qualifiers, and they are hoping to add to that total here on Saturday. The Dodgers, who are in one of six regional meets across the state, will begin action at noon. Joining FDSH will be Ames, Boone, Carroll, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, ...
ALGONA — The momentum here Friday night with a spot in the Class 3A state semifinals on the line swung in the direction of Mount Vernon just before halftime. The Mustangs picked off a pass to keep Algona out of the end zone and hold their deficit at 22-7. From there, four second-half ...
A shared Class 4A, District 1 championship delivered an entire legion of postseason honors to the Fort Dodge football program, the league recently announced. Senior tailback Jamarius Green was named the district’s unanimous offensive player of the year. Green was flanked by Dodger teammates ...