From the time in 1856 when Fort Dodge pioneer Conrad Laufersweiler conducted his first funeral service to the present day when his descendants Mark and Luke Laufersweiler continue the family business, there’s been an underlying theme. When the brothers succeeded their uncle Joe ...
Soon, we will welcome in a new year. Tonight, no doubt many readers will stay home, joining the ranks of those sitting on the couch, counting down the final moments of 2025 while participating vicariously in the festivities broadcast from Times Square in New York City. Others will celebrate ...
As a father of four and former volunteer EMT for 15 years in my hometown of Hull, I know the vital importance of affordable and accessible health care for Iowa families, particularly our neighbors in rural Iowa. Traveling across our district, I’ve had countless conversations with Iowans about ...
It is that time of year when holiday parties pile up one after the other over the course of a few days — and many of them are held after dark and feature alcoholic beverages. Everyone wants to get to and from all these gatherings safely. No one wants to be added to the grim table of ...
As we wind down the year, America is winding up to celebrate an important milestone in our nation’s history. On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. When the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31, America inches closer to ...
While debate and even controversy goes on nationwide about immigration, locally there is a fact that must be recognized. The reality is that there are students in the Fort Dodge Community School District, regardless of where they were born, who do not speak English fluently or don’t speak it ...