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Property taxes divide Republicans, Democrats

Changes in Iowa’s property tax system that were approved in the waning hours of this year’s legislative session were supported by Republican candidates and criticized by their Democratic opponents during a Tuesday evening forum in Fort Dodge. Republican state representatives Ann Meyer, ...

Flood damage closes two River Road bridges

DAYTON — Heavy rain and flooding have washed away portions of River Road and damaged two bridges near Iowa Highway 175, leaving one crossing potentially beyond repair and unlikely to be replaced before 2027. Webster County Engineer Jamie Johll said both bridges are closed. One is about a ...

Taking Center Stage with Eli Johnson

The path that Eli Johnson would end up taking in high school was just on a whim, but it was a choice that shaped him. In fifth grade Johnson, who is a senior at Fort Dodge Senior High School, wrote his name down on a sign up sheet and since then a chance has grown into a love of the ...

Ulrich honored by Iowa State

Iowa Central Community College President Jesse Ulrich has received a top honor that Iowa State University presents to graduates of its education school. He received the Virgil Lagomarcino Laureate Award Friday during a presentation in Stephens Auditorium on the Iowa State campus in ...

Pate promotes Iowa Youth Straw Poll at St. Edmond

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate visited St. Edmond Catholic School Monday to promote the Iowa Youth Straw Poll and encourage students to be civically engaged citizens. This statewide event gives students across Iowa a chance to engage in the democratic process by voting in a mock ...