To the editor: I would like to give a shout out to several of your area friends and family for the tremendous job they do in hosting a fishing event held annually at Triggs Bay Resort in Okoboji, called MAGWED. This event was started by Bob Brown, of the Fort Dodge Messenger, in 1975 to ...

To the editor: I have been a steadfast supporter of the Beacon of Hope since its inception under the leadership of Steven Roe. My commitment to this cause has continued throughout the organization’s journey, including its ongoing efforts under the guidance of Brian Bidleman. The dedication ...

To the editor: Iowa voters aren’t asking for anything complicated. They want a governor who shows up, listens, and actually fights for them. That’s exactly why I’m supporting Adam Steen for governor. Adam brings something Iowa is missing right now: real leadership rooted in presence, ...

To the editor: As the Legislature debates property tax reform, I want to be very clear about what’s at stake for Iowa Central Community College and the communities we serve. Community colleges account for just 2 to 3 percent of the average property tax bill. That’s a small slice. ...

To the editor: In posts he personally approved and shared, Donald Trump circulated images depicting himself as a miracle worker—laying hands on the sick—and standing shoulder to shoulder with Jesus in a posture suggesting spiritual intimacy and authority. These are not casual visuals; they ...

To the editor: President Donald Trump overstepped his authority, outstepped his ego, thinking he needed a response to the pope’s statement, opinion, about the Iran war. He probably lost thousands of voters. Eugene Anderson Fort Dodge