I think adding more officers to the force will help us achieve that goal," said Porter.About 25,000 people live in Fort Dodge.

FORT DODGE, Iowa — Fort Dodge police chief Roger Porter retired after a 27-year career. He has been chief since 2017. "I wouldn't want to leave without saying that Fort Dodge, Webster County and ...

High school softball fans in central Iowa will see several familiar faces in Fort Dodge, with five of the eight qualifying ...

The Raiders picked Bettendorf High School graduate Darien Porter in the third round. Porter, a multi-purpose as a prep, shifted from wide receiver to defensive back at Iowa State.

Katie Porter, who represents California's 45th congressional district, was born in Fort Dodge and taught at the University of Iowa.

DANA BECKER Dana Becker has been a sports writer in Iowa since 2000, writing for The Fort Dodge Messenger, Mason City Globe-Gazette, Cedar Rapids Gazette and others. Dana resides in north-central ...