Somewhere, Robert Ray is smiling. The late Iowa governor was a leader in the 1970s in opening the state’s doors to refugees from war-torn Southeast Asia. He responded to a call from President Gerald Ford, asking states to provide new homes to people who were looking for a safe place to ...

It’s no secret that Iowa is experiencing a severe shortage of would-be employees to fill our state’s numerous job openings. Most of us see almost daily evidence that available jobs are plentiful. Drive through just about any Iowa business district and you will see “help wanted” or ...

A tasty way to support local women recovering from addiction will be available Saturday, It is called It’s a Chocolate Thing, and it features scrumptious, perhaps even decadent, sweets plus hot chocolate. And while feasting on all that good stuff, attendees will be supporting Gateway to ...

The weather is colder and every day it gets darker just a little bit earlier. When it is chilly and dark outside, it is a perfect time to relax inside with a good book. The Friends of the Fort Dodge Public Library is now offering a good opportunity for everyone to expand their collection of ...

A unique way to support a local organization that serves the disabled will be held Thursday evening. It’s the virtual fundraiser for the LifeWorks Charitable Foundation, which provides financial assistance to LifeWorks Community Services. Established in 1965, LifeWorks Community Services ...

Today is Election Day, and while it may lack the drama found when the president of the United States is on the ballot, it is an extremely important day in our democracy. This is the day when voters will pick their mayors and the people who will represent them on city councils and school ...