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Churches provide meals for families
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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.
Building relationships
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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 ...
Dirt in their veins
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Justin and Zach Wallace grew up in the dirt. Not playing in it, but riding it. The brothers were on motorcycles before they knew how to ride. “I was two and a half years old when I got on a PW50,” Justin said. “I was out there riding with training wheels on. “I always heard ...
Water Quality 101 Program will be held in Somers on Tuesday
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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 ...
Fort Dodge residents made their mark on the world
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Throughout the long history of the community, people with connections to Fort Dodge have made an impact. Some were Fort Dodge natives. Others moved to the community. They made an impact locally, across the state and the nation in a wide range of careers. For a community of its size, ...