It would be hard to imagine our society without pets. Dogs and cats contribute wonderfully to the happiness and well-being of people of all ages. In a perfect world, every pet would at all times be a welcome and loved part of someone’s home. Unfortunately, reality falls short of that ...

It’s no secret that it is tough to fill all the open job positions in north central Iowa. The only logical way to meet the demand for people in all kinds of skilled positions is to train people, especially local people, to fill those jobs. Community colleges have always had a lead role in ...

We are quickly approaching one of those times of the year when big, slow-moving farm vehicles rumble out onto roadways dominated by faster-paced traffic. That shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who lives in farm country. Even so, all of us should pay special heed to safety considerations as we ...

Having commemorated the sorrow of Good Friday, Christians the world over today are contemplating the joy of another Easter morning with the message of victory over death and despair. The celebration of the resurrection of Christ is a time of renewal and a reaffirming of faith in him who rose ...

Anyone who heads out on the road in Webster County or any of the nearby counties can’t help but notice that there are a lot of trucks traveling in the area. And despite the large number of trucks someone might see, the reality is that our region’s economy needs even more truck ...

We think Iowa lawmakers have missed a chance to make the state’s roads safer for everyone. How did they do that? By failing to approve a bill that would prohibit drivers from using electronic devices unless they are in a hands-free mode. State Rep. Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge, introduced the ...