On Oct. 1, the new president of Mexico — Claudia Sheinbaum — was officially sworn into office. While politics in Mexico may seem inconsequential to domestic affairs here in the United States, this development is very significant for our country, and particularly for our agricultural ...

In her 80 years of life, Bonnie Largent Barnett was a tireless worker, widely known to hundreds upon hundreds of Fort Dodge residents in her roles as a waitress, hair stylist, food service worker, house cleaner and grocery courtesy clerk. Unknown to most, however, is that those years of ...

Q: What new option do Americans have to renew their passports? A: The U.S. Department of State announced in September a new service, enabling Americans to renew passports online. This is good news. Americans have enjoyed a robust return to international travel that contributed to a ...

The way our pets enjoy nature is inspiring — bounding around local parks or stalking through backyard grass. As I think about making a difference in my local community and caring for the planet for my own pets and family, I’m driven to seek out sustainable actions I can take at home and at ...

After years of inflation, high interest rates, increased energy costs, trade uncertainty, and bureaucratic red tape, the outlook for the farm economy is bleak. U.S. farmers and producers continue to face drops in farm income, regulations like WOTUS still pose the threat of punitive and costly ...

The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance’s Leadership Program continues to be a cornerstone of growth, empowerment and community spirit. As we reflect on the past and welcome a new class into the program, it is evident that this initiative is not just important, but essential to the sustained ...