New local clothing brand promotes unity
A Fort Dodge man’s search for a symbol to put in the liner notes of a CD he recorded almost 29 years ago has resulted in a new clothing and accessories brand he and his wife are launching next week. World As One is the new venture of Jim and Kari Reed. The company is billed as the ...
rnst names Small Business of the Week, Leah Jean Boutique
CLARION — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced her Small Business of the Week: Leah Jean Boutique of Wright County. “Leah Jean Boutique is a wonderful example of the dedication and community spirit that has become tailored to Iowa small businesses,” said Ernst, a Republican. “Through personalized service, thoughtfully curated products, and meaningful local involvement, Leah Jean Boutique has become a trusted destination for families across north Iowa.” Founded in 2018 by Brittany Leah Howieson and Donna Jean Ahrends, Leah Jean ...
Downtown Fort Dodge features major buildings
For anyone not familiar with Fort Dodge, the first glimpse of downtown may surprise them. Sure, they’re expecting to see buildings, but they may not be expecting the number of tall structures that make up the downtown skyline. Those monumental buildings were constructed during the early ...
Iron, culture, and the Little Steel Strike: How immigration, industry, and labor forged Youngstown
Editor’s note: At the beginning of the 20th century, America began a period of industrial growth — fueled by the nation’s vast stores of natural resources — that led to victory in two world wars and the nation emerging as a true superpower. One of the cities at the epicenter of that ...