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Editorial

Angels of Love bring holiday hope, happiness

During the holiday season angel ornaments, it seems, are everywhere. You’ll see them dangling from the branches of Christmas trees and standing on window ledges. Area residents now have an opportunity to add another angel to their collection of Christmas items and at the same time help pay ...

LETTER: Thanks those who signed petition

To the editor: We want to thank all the people who signed petitions to request a special election to replace Neven Conrad, who resigned from his at-large seat on the Fort Dodge City Council. Thanks also to the people who worked hard to get enough signatures so we were able to request a special ...

Americans unite behind veterans today

How fortuitous it is that today, while the attention of millions of Americans seems focused on controversy, we take time out to honor those about whom we are in complete agreement: veterans of military service. No matter how we view politics, we are united in revering the men and women who ...

Hard work of governing must begin

The 2022 general election is over. Many folks will breath a sigh of relief at that thought, knowing that annoying campaign ads will no longer be cluttering up the airwaves and their mailboxes. We congratulate the winners of Tuesday’s votes, and we challenge them to do two things. First, the ...

Make your voice heard

After a seemingly endless campaign season and weeks of early voting, Election Day is finally here. Today, thousands of people will go to the polls to decide who will lead our nation, state and community. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A listing of Webster County polling places ...

The time has come to end Daylight Saving Time

People across Iowa will set their clocks back one hour tonight because of Daylight Saving Time. That means if they go to bed at their regular time they will get an extra hour of sleep. Hopefully, they will also replace the batteries in their smoke detectors that use 9-volt batteries. Serving ...