Editor’s note: The first few weeks of our America 250 series has focused heavily on the early career of George Washington, the nation’s first president and, prior to the American revolution, an officer in the British Army. We touched briefly two week ago on Washington’s campaign through ...
Colleen Miller has accepted a new role at Community Health Center of Fort Dodge as chief care management officer. Miller began her career at Community Health Center of Fort Dodge in June 2013 and most recently served as the chief operating officer. She brings more than 30 years of nursing experience, including expertise as a Certified Case Management RN to the position as well as strong operational knowledge and a deep understanding of patients and workflows. In this new position, Miller will help lead the organization’s continued focus on health outcomes, access to care, and ...
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said Thursday that her office has about $9 million from an opioid settlement to be distributed to communities in the form of grants. “I want to make sure every part of Iowa gets its share of that money,” she said. The new opioid grant program was one of a few topics she discussed during a midday meeting with local leaders. That money came from a settlement multiple states reached with the makers of the powerful opioid pain relievers and national pharmacy chains that distributed them. The settlement was reached following an epidemic of opioid ...
The Fort Dodge Senior High Racing Club will host its Spring Car Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 at the high school, 825 N. 25th St. The event is open to the public and welcomes all types of vehicles, from classic muscle cars to modern performance builds, race cars, trucks, imports, ...
Fort Dodge was still an active Army post when it and all the land around it became part of an official Iowa county. But it wasn’t named Webster County. And the process of eventually getting the county seat moved to the town of Fort Dodge after the Army left got a little bit ...
Around the area FONDA — The father/daughter acoustic duo of Josh and Rowyn Nielsen will perform at 3 p.m. SUNDAY at the Fonda Arts Center. Free admission. OTHO — The 23rd annual Otho Fireman’s Ball will be held at 5 p.m. SATURDAY at the Webster County Fairgrounds, 22770 Old Highway 169. The meal will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. A live auction will begin at 6 p.m. DJ Duane Murley will perform until midnight. Event includes a gun raffle, kids games, 50/50, door prizes and grocery raffle. CLARION — The third annual Bosch’s Hot Rod and Custom Car Show will begin at 10:30 a.m. to ...
