SOMERS — Concerned about nitrates in the drinking water? Worried about Iowa’s rising cancer rates? Learn how agriculture, soil health and conservation are big parts of the solution. The Somers Public Library is hosting the program “Water Quality 101” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the ...
For Julia Hatcher, the best part of her school day is the lightbulb moment. When teaching a student, they finally understand a task or problem and their face lights up — that’s the reward of teaching for 32 years. “Being around the kids when they understand something is very ...
Editor’s note: This week marks the final chapter in our three-month series of exploring America at 250 years old through the lens of some of the most important national events that took place in our communities. We enjoyed presenting these important slices of American history — and hope ...
The newest preschool in Fort Dodge will welcome its first visitors this morning. The Sprouts Early Education and Development School at 407 Kenyon Road occupies a building many remember as a Becker Florist shop. A newly announced $200,000 grant from Cargill was a key element in paying for the conversion of the building into a school. “At Cargill, we know strong businesses are built on strong communities,” Sydney Pokorny, the Cargill Fort Dodge facility manager, said in a written statement. “Access to childcare remains one of the biggest challenges facing working families ...
The Webster County Jail is so small that sometimes an inmate has to be released to make room for another inmate. And the Law Enforcement Center at 702 First Ave. S. that the jail is located in has constant problems. The basement locker rooms flood. The fire alarm goes off for no reason. ...
Three Fort Dodge churches are providing free hot meals for students and families from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each Sunday through Aug. 16. The churches are Epworth United Methodist, 2025 11th Ave. S.; First United Methodist, 1002 First Ave. N.; and Trinity United Methodist, 838 N. 25th St.
