Skylar Berdaus believes that creativity is a universal human trait. As the newest owner and manager of Studio Fusion at 21 S. 12th St. in downtown Fort Dodge, she views her art studio as a welcoming, relaxed space that effectively elicits each person’s inner creative force. ...
A popular downtown bar and restaurant grew from a Fort Dodge man’s hobby. Nate McCubbin got interested in brewing beer more than a decade ago. “He got really good at it really fast,” said his brother, Fort Dodge City Councilman Todd McCubbin. “He said we should open a ...
Originally from India, Bhavin Patel believes it was his “destiny” to settle in Fort Dodge and become the newest owner and manager of Tom Thumb Drive-In restaurant, located at 1412 A St. West next to U.S. Highway 169. Tom Thumb was owned and operated by the same Fort Dodge family for ...
According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. data released Tuesday, the banking industry finished the second quarter in a strong position with widespread, robust loan growth for several consecutive quarters. Iowa banks reported loan growth, stable deposits and a healthy loan-to-deposit ratio to support local economies. “Despite ongoing inflationary pressure, Iowa’s banking industry remained strong through the first half of 2026,” said Adam Gregg, Iowa Bankers Association president and chief executive officer. “The strength of Iowa banks is directly tied to the strength of Iowa ...
WEBSTER CITY — The Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City is one of just nine Iowa hospitals to receive five stars from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services for patient experience for 2026, according to information released by Becker’s Hospital Review. Nationwide, 250 hospitals received a five-star rating. CMS calculates patient survey star ratings from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, which captures patients’ experiences during a recent hospital stay. A five-star mark is the highest rating on the survey’s overall ...
BOONE — Before they head out to their own fields, Iowa farmers can check out what is likely to be the first corn harvest of the year when the Farm Progress Show opens in Boone for its three-day run beginning on Sept. 1. As of the last days of July, the crop at the Central Iowa Expo Grounds ...
