Fort Dodge, Iowa, like many small cities across the state, faces the intricate task of balancing its budget while addressing the diverse needs of its residents. The city’s budget reflects a commitment ...

A new fuel testing laboratory will be dedicated this afternoon near the Fort Dodge campus of Iowa Central Community College. Iowa Central President Jesse Ulrich says the work started there 20 years ...

Fort Dodge junior Dreshaun Ross committed to Oklahoma State over Iowa, Iowa State and Penn State. Cowboys head coach David ...

FORT DODGE, Iowa — A Fort Dodge woman was arrested for arson on Monday following a Sunday house fire, Fort Dodge police said. 34‐year‐old Megan S. Freeman was taken into custody after a house fire at ...

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 northcentral Iowa and ...

A mobile home on the north side of Fort Dodge was heavily damaged by fire Sunday afternoon. According to the Fort Dodge Fire ...

From rich history to good food to outdoor adventures, you’ll find something for the whole family in Fort Dodge, Iowa. If you’re looking to #DodgeTheOrdinary, you’ll want to plan a trip!!

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For the third year in a row, the Iowa Tourism Office named Visit Fort Dodge as a Regional Sports Authority District. Along with that designation, Visit Fort Dodge received a $70,000 grant to ...