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Iowa’s congressional delegation supports attack on Iran

Iowa’s two United States senators and the congressman representing the Fort Dodge area quickly voiced their support for the attack on Iran. All three took to the social media channel X to let their constituents know they were in favor of the military operation. “I’m following closely what’s happening in Iran and the region,” Republican Sen. Charles Grassley wrote. Referring to his wife, he added, “Barbara and I are praying for the safety of our troops. Regime change badly needed. Must stop nuclear enrichment. Can’t have unpredictable leadership in Iran with nuclear ...

Iowa troops continue to return

The military operations against Iran have apparently not affected Iowa Army National Guard soldiers deployed in the Middle East, many of whom are returning home early. About 1,800 troops — including members of the Fort Dodge based Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 194th Field Artillery — left Iowa in May 2025 with an expected return date this coming June. But because their objectives were achieved earlier than planned, soldiers started coming home sooner. Early last month, about 250 soldiers returned. Then in late February, the National Guard announced ...

Meyer to seek reelection

State Rep. Ann Meyer has filed her nominating petitions to run for a fifth term this year. The Fort Dodge Republican said that during her first four terms she has produced legislative successes and has been responsive to the needs of constituents. “I think we’re doing good things in the state,” Meyer said. “I enjoy doing constituent work,” she added. “I try to be very responsive to my constituents and try to help solve their problems when they’re working with state departments.” Meyer wrote a bill banning the use of electronic devices by drivers unless the devices ...

An unexpected stage

Linus Areblad came to Iowa Central Community College from Sweden for the school’s competitive swimming program, but an unexpected opportunity pulled him out of the pool and onto the stage, where he recently made his theater debut in “The Prince of Egypt.” Areblad, a 21-year-old ...

Property tax talk fills forum

Iowa lawmakers have been talking about doing something with property taxes since the legislative session began in early January. Now the state Senate is getting ready to advance a proposal. State Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R-Fort Dodge, said during an Eggs and Issues forum Saturday that he ...