Trace Adkins, a towering figure on the country music scene known for songs like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” will headline the ...

However, the 50,000 population goal never materialized, and with a population of around 25,000 currently, Fort Dodge is now the 22nd largest city in Iowa. Driving into downtown Fort Dodge is ...

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 ...

Police responded to a Fort Dodge motel Tuesday evening when a man with a gun threatened to harm himself and others in the ...

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 ...

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 ...