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Job training program threatened by House bill

A provision in a bill being considered by the Iowa legislature would essentially kill a workforce training program that has been successfully used in the Fort Dodge area, according to Iowa Central Community College President Jesse Ulrich. The measure, introduced in the House of ...

Controlled burns planned at Brushy Creek

LEHIGH - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced that prescribed burning will be taking place at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area from mid-March through May. Detailed plans are created for each burn area and safety is always the No. 1 consideration in the timing and design of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...