The boy holds an American flag above his head at an angle, with one hand on the flagpole and the other beneath the red and white stripes. Just behind him, a girl stands with one arm outstretched. That’s the sight that will soon greet visitors to Terry Moehnke Veterans Memorial Park north of ...

It’s hard to believe, but area families are already beginning to think about the items that will be needed to send young folks back to school properly equipped and looking good. According to the National Retail Federation, a typical family with children in school will spend about $864 on ...

Would you like to get out on the water on a hot summer day? And would you like to be part of an effort that will clean up the Des Moines River in Fort Dodge? An event this Saturday will give people an opportunity to do both of those things. And as an added bonus, some participants will get to ...

The story of the late Emily Markert is both tragic and inspiring. Like those who knew her, we prefer to focus on the inspiring part. But first, the tragic part. When she was 17, the Manson resident was stricken with a severe lung problem that necessitated a partial lung transplant. Her ...

A sprawling testament to a creative vision and strong partnerships can be found south of Fort Dodge. It is called the Gypsum City Off Highway Vehicle Park and it is spread over 800 acres of land that were once gypsum quarries. The first section of the park opened July 8, 2006. Since then, ...

The English language seems to be overflowing with acronyms these days, but there is one acronym that is very important to Iowa kids who are struggling. It is CASA. It stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. A CASA is a volunteer who works with children who have been removed from their ...