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Editorial

Cookies bring officers, youths closer together

A number of police officers converged on Fort Dodge Senior High School on a morning shortly before Christmas for a happy occasion. The officers were the guests of honor and the recipients of box after box of Christmas goodies prepared by the Dodger softball team. Led by coach Andi Adams, ...

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2023

Soon, we will welcome in a new year. Tonight, no doubt many readers will stay home, joining the ranks of those sitting on the couch, counting down the final moments of 2022 while participating vicariously in the festivities broadcast from Times Square in New York City. Others will celebrate ...

A time for Christmas thoughts

Some 2,000 years ago, an event took place that changed the course of history. No singular event has focused the attention of man on himself to the degree that the story of Bethlehem has, for it is the story of man. Kingdoms have risen and fallen, and great nations have perished from the ...

Worthy new program cultivates future leaders

Dangling from the ceiling of the local firehouse in a complex rope harness is one unique way to learn about the services your community provides to its residents. At least one young man did that recently as part of the new Junior Leadership Program conducted by the Greater Fort Dodge Growth ...

Christmas spirit prevails over vandalism

The home of Bill Miller and his family at 1502 Second Ave. S. has been a joy to behold every year at Christmas for more than a decade. Every holiday season, the property at a highly visible intersection has been filled with bright lights and all kinds of decorations, including big inflatable ...

Check out the Farm News Ag Show

An upcoming event will give people a chance to hear from experts in the field of agriculture, get some insight on the latest developments in the commodities markets and check out the offerings of various ag businesses. And don’t forget the food, which will include a free pancake ...