Republican congressional candidate Chris McGowan said he will push to make the E15 ethanol blend available all year nationwide if he is elected. “It will make a positive difference for our farmers and the price of corn,” he said during a recent visit to Fort Dodge. He is seeking the ...

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MANSON — For Doug Gaul, becoming an ag teacher and FFA advisor just made sense. “My dad was a farmer; my mom was a teacher,” said Gaul. He grew up attending school in Harlan, where he was involved in the school’s FFA program, then went on to get his bachelor’s degree in ag ...

The Iowa House of Representatives on Thursday approved an additional $105 million for the state’s school districts. State representatives Wendy Larson, R-Odebolt and Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge, voted for the bill. The House bill provides a 2 percent increase in State Supplemental Aid to ...

Three health care measures introduced by state Rep. Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge, survived Thursday’s legislative deadline called the funnel and are eligible for future debate. Two of those bills would make it illegal for insurance companies to require their approval, sometimes called ...

Around the area WEBSTER CITY — The Hamilton County Speedway Association will hold its 24th annual Chili Supper on SATURDAY. This event will include hot laps at 5 p.m., the supper at 6 p.m. and auction at 7 p.m. The $10 admission includes the supper, voting rights and a $5 raffle ticket. ...