A letter written 250 years ago by John Adams to his wife Abigail reminds 21st century Americans about the bold sacrifice and binding covenant our nation’s founders made on behalf of generations to come. “...I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to ...
Charlotte Moeller tagged along one fall Fort Dodge afternoon on the school bus driven by her boyfriend, Joe Tjaden, filled with exuberant children anxious to get home, when she noticed a kindergarten girl right behind his driver’s seat, obviously smitten with her driver. “The little ...
Whether you spend this Fourth of July picnicking, enjoying a parade, attending a community celebration, watching a fireworks display or just plain loafing, there should be at least a brief time to pause and reflect on this country’s enduring experiment in constitutional democracy. And that ...
To the editor: Fort Dodge has always had a relationship with the railroad. From the High Bridge to the tracks running through the heart of our city, the rail line is more than infrastructure. It is part of who we are. For the industries that drive our regional economy, from agriculture to ...
To the editor: I just want to give Charles Clayton acknowledgement on his contribution to the Fort Dodge community. He has given so much to this city through his giving, and if you’re not benefiting, it’s more because of your own hatred of a successful person. Don’t stop doing what ...
When Americans enjoy fireworks on every Fourth of July, they have John Adams to thank for the colorful displays. Adams, one of the Founding Fathers who became the country’s second president, wrote to his wife, Abigail, when the Declaration of Independence was approved in July 1776 in ...