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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
STORM LAKE — More than 520 students were named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List at Buena Vista University. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for the semester. Local students who made the list, by town, are: Barnum: Sophia McCullough. Dayton: McKenna Scott. Farnhamville: Sara Allen, Colton Brant, and Justine Carlson. Fort Dodge: Jessica Aspengren, Madelyn Dutcher, Kylie Reed, Wesley Simms, Heather Tilton, and Abigail Valentine. Gowrie: Caterina Dalley. Humboldt: Rachel Conlon, Noelle Hamand, and Cindi Orona.
