Food, like twinkling lights and carefully wrapped presents, is a major component of the holiday season. At family meals across the area, dining room tables will be just about creaking under the weight of all kinds of good things to eat. But unfortunately, not everyone can afford even a modest ...

The Santa Cops project is a delightful annual effort to make the holiday season a bit brighter for area youngsters whose families need a hand up to make this time of year as merry as it should be. The Fort Dodge Police Association, Webster County Sheriff’s Department, Fort Dodge/Webster ...

People going in and out of the major Fort Dodge stores recently may have noticed that something usually found near the entrance at this time of year is missing. During the Christmas season a red kettle and someone ringing a bell greets those going in and out of stores. The kettles and the ...

Congratulations to new school board members throughout Iowa. Among locally elected officials, you play one of the most important roles. You’re not only making decisions for today, you’re affecting our children, our community, our state and our nation for years to come. Take the job ...

The communities of Algona, Manson and Pocahontas will soon offer people additional options for getting outside and being active. All three communities are working on significant park and trail projects. Grants from the Wellmark Foundation are helping to make these efforts possible. Algona ...

Tens of millions of Americans will do most, if not all, their holiday season shopping with giant online retail operations this year. They will argue that it is more convenient or safer for them to do so rather than patronize local brick-and-mortar stores. Local retailers, from mom-and-pop ...