The Civil War veteran who is considered founder of the Fort Dodge Public Library could be forgiven for not envisioning that 150 years later, it would feature far more than hard-cover books, to wit: eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, comics and graphic novels, movies and TV shows, and music. ...

Should our courts abandon 150 years of precedent and make it easier for wrongdoers to steal taxpayer funds? Fraudsters surely think so. Employees-turned-whistleblowers of medical-device manufacturer Exactech Inc. accuse the company of selling defective knee-replacement parts to the U.S. ...

2023 marked 100 years since the Iowa Legislature created the position of Iowa secretary of agriculture. In that time, 15 different Iowans have had the opportunity to lead the talented team at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Though much has changed since 1923, one thing ...

When I was elected to serve the people of Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District, I swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. That oath includes my unwavering commitment to our men and women in uniform who are willing to sacrifice their lives to ...

During Christmas season, many people with the Christmas spirit like to pick a family from a giving tree or work with an organization or church to select a family to provide support for a few Christmas gifts and other items. These thoughtful gestures are always appreciated by these families ...

As of this writing (Friday), there are 10 shopping days left before Christmas morning. It’s the same date every year, yet it still comes upon many unexpectedly. By then, shoppers are usually running out of steam and are frustrated with gift options or shipping deadlines and delays. But when ...