FFA was established in 1928 as Future Farmers of America. It was renamed the National FFA Organization in 1988 to reflect the rapid changes and greater employment diversity in agriculture. To most of us, it is known simply as FFA. After more than eight decades, FFA continues to enrich the ...

Some people stuffed change and dollar bills into red kettles. Others sent checks through the mail. The end result of all those donations - both large and small - is that The Salvation Army will be able to do more to help people in need throughout Webster County. The Salvation Army’s ...

Iowa Rep. Chuck Isenhart’s bill proposing to use federal aid to shore up state park infrastructure would be a sound use of American Rescue Act funds. Having park personnel live on site provides an added layer of attention and protection that shouldn’t be diminished. The tradition of having ...

The sporting event that will take place Sunday evening has essentially no equal. Sure, there are the Olympics, the World Series, the Stanley Cup finals and the NBA championships. The excitement of those events are all spread over a number of days. Sunday’s Super Bowl, however, will pack all ...

After decades in the workforce, raising families and running their households, retirees have amassed a lot of wisdom. They’ve learned the value of patience and persistence. Kids in elementary school haven’t personally gained such wisdom. And they may not have some caring older adults in ...

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean outdoor fun has to stop. A new ice rink in Gowrie and the debut of a winter-themed festival at Twin Lakes ensure that area residents can find something to do amid the snow and ice. Both the rink and the festival called TWINterfest are the creations of ...