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Bed drive succeeds grandly
February 10, 2012 Being able to get a good night’s rest in a comfortable bed is something most of us take for granted. more »»
Feds play word games with food
February 8, 2012 For the first time in years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reworked nutrition rules for school meals recentl. more »»
Cultural gaps remain real
February 7, 2012 It is difficult for many Americans to understand basic, sometimes violent, conflicts between our culture and other. more »»
Cookie sales help dreams come true
February 6, 2012 Girl Scout Cookies have been a part of American culture for longer than most of us have been around — more than 75 years. Get your taste buds ready; they’re back. more »»
Energy realism is needed
February 6, 2012 President Barack Obama talked a lot about “renewable” energy during his State of the Union speech. more »»
Corn fuels Iowa’s economy
February 5, 2012 Corn production has been a key factor in the Iowa economy for more than 150 years. The state’s 21st-century economy is characterized by increasing diversit. more »»
It’s time to beat Alzheimer’s
February 4, 2012 When the late President John F. Kennedy in 1962 committed to landing an American on the moon during that decade, millions of people simply assumed it would be done. more »»
Both greatness and failure
February 3, 2012 “JoePa” was among the most widely known and yes, beloved college football coaches in the nation. But when Joe Paterno died at 85 on Jan. 22, his legacy was clouded. more »»
Catholic schools serve area well
February 2, 2012 There has been a Catholic School System in Fort Dodge for almost as long as this town has been in existence. There are other Messengerland towns that can make a similar claim. more »»
Bemrich takes pride in FD progress
February 1, 2012 Each year the city’s mayor delivers a State of the City Addres. more »»
Iowa Power Farming Show is a huge event
January 30, 2012 What organizers say is the largest indoor agricultural equipment show in the upper Midwest — and the fourth largest in the United States — kicks off Tuesday and continues through Thursday at Hy-Vee... more »»
Don’t fall for this agenda
January 30, 2012 What will it take to satisfy the global warming crowd? Nothing less than the destruction of America’s modern economy and a drastic reduction in the quality of life in our country, it sometimes seems. more »»
‘Progress 2012’ starts today
January 29, 2012 As the holiday season draws to a close each year, The Messenger’s writing staff embarks on a challenging adventure — producing a comprehensive look at how a wide array of developments in our region... more »»
Chief justice makes good case
January 28, 2012 Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady got legislators’ attention recently when he described court system problems related to lack of funding. more »»
Stop this nonsense
January 25, 2012 Americans ought to have the right to join labor unions and support them. more »»
Shell games won’t work
January 24, 2012 President Barack Obama apparently believes Americans aren’t smart enough to look at the bottom line. more »»
Let’s find the truth
January 24, 2012 An allegation injection wells may contribute to earthquakes needs to be investigated scientifically and quickly. The question has enormous ramifications for the drilling industry and the nation. more »»
Plan to attend Pork Congress
January 23, 2012 For four decades, the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s Iowa Pork Congress has been a symposium where pork producers and assorted experts gather to share views and information about an industry that... more »»
Branstad sets 2012 agenda
January 22, 2012 Earlier this month, Gov. Terry Branstad delivered his 17th Condition of the State address to the Legislature. That’s a record unequaled by any other Hawkeye State governor. more »»
This rule is nonsense
January 21, 2012 Many employers attempt to ensure those responding to “help wanted” advertisements have at least basic knowledge and some background in good work habits. more »»
Taliban are our enemy
January 20, 2012 “Look, the Taliban per se is not our enemy,” Vice President Joe Biden told a reporter not long ago, adding, “That’s critical. more »» Rockwell City Rotary February 10, 2012 Rockwell City Rotary Club: Noon, Community Center, 424 Main Street. more » Go and Do - Local Area Events
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