Nobody knows exactly how long humans have cultivated the soybean, but agricultural historians are quite certain its domestication as a crop in China dates back three millennia. There are actually Chinese records documenting soybean growth as far back as the 11th century. There is some ...

Farms can be seen as quiet, peaceful places where the crops grow and animals graze in the pastures. Farms can indeed be such tranquil spots. But as all Iowans know, farming is an industry. And like all industries, there are certain hazards associated with it. Tractors can be in crashes on ...

The ethanol and biodiesel industries are significant contributors to Iowa’s economy. Our state is a leader nationally in the production of these fuels. Iowa manufacturers produce nearly 4 billion gallons of ethanol each year and about 351 million gallons of biodiesel. The positive ...

Our public schools are among the most important institutions in our community. Quite simply, the educational work they undertake shapes the children who will be the future of our city, state and nation. Funding the school system is an expensive undertaking. Unfortunately, the monies available ...

With the whole world seemingly focused on the COVID-19 vaccine and the level of protection it provides, we must not forget the importance of an older vaccine: the flu shot. Just about everyone has called in sick at some point, saying they had the flu when they were sniffling, sneezing, maybe ...

Some of the young folks attending our schools are not progressing as well as they could be. That’s true even though the educators at the Fort Dodge Community School District do an excellent job. Some young people, however, need a little more special attention than can easily be provided in a ...