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Opinion

Time to put an end to pharmacy benefit managers abuses

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Recent inflation rates have been some of the highest we have ever seen. And while inflation has also hit the healthcare industry hard, there is another factor at work keeping drug prices high: pharmacy benefit managers, commonly known as PBMs. PBMs don't actually make ...

State must be more transparent on equalization orders

Editorial

Chances are a lot of companies and individuals that own commercial property in Webster County are scrambling right now to get all their paperwork in order so they can meet an important deadline Tuesday. Yes, Halloween is the last day they can file an appeal if they want to challenge a scary ...

Families need help after fire

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The tragic fire at Westridge Townhomes early Sunday morning has displaced multiple families, all with children. These families have lost everything including their clothing, furniture and household items, and personal belongings; so many things that we take for granted in our ...

Firm offers answers to jail project questions

Local Columns

The Samuels Group, the firm working with Webster County officials on the proposed new jail, offers answers to some common questions about the project. Voters will decide on Nov. 7 if the county should borrow $45.5 million to pay for the proposed new jail. The Webster County Board of ...

It’s time to support Community Health Center

Editorial

In Fort Dodge, those who do not have health insurance have an option for getting high quality medical care. It’s called the Community Health Center of Fort Dodge and it offers medical, dental and behavioral health care. While most insurance is accepted there, those who need a financial ...

Quality of life and workforce

Local Columns

Being a newcomer to the area, it is clear to see that our region’s elected officials and leaders understand this and have invested time to work towards common growth goals. The importance of quality of life initiatives, such as attracting and retaining livable wage jobs, housing equity and ...