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SE Valley arts group is thankful for support

To the editor: Every Sunday this summer, the Southeast Valley Fine Arts Boosters set up shop at the Karl L. King Band concerts and served up hundreds of brownies, slices of cake, and scoops of ice cream, and so many of you showed up for our kids. We want to say thank you. Thank you for the donations, all of them, from the quarters dropped in the bucket to the single $200 gift that left us speechless. Thank you for stopping to talk with our students, for asking about Southeast Valley schools, and for caring about what these young people are building. Every dollar goes to our Jaguar ...

Supports railroad merger

To the editor: Fort Dodge has always had a relationship with the railroad. From the High Bridge to the tracks running through the heart of our city, the rail line is more than infrastructure. It is part of who we are. For the industries that drive our regional economy, from agriculture to manufacturing, reliable rail is not just nice to have; it is essential. As CEO of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, an organization dedicated to unifying and coordinating economic and community development to enhance the quality of life in the Fort Dodge region, my job is to position this ...

Salutes Charles Clayton

To the editor: I just want to give Charles Clayton acknowledgement on his contribution to the Fort Dodge community. He has given so much to this city through his giving, and if you’re not benefiting, it’s more because of your own hatred of a successful person. Don’t stop doing what you’re doing, Chuck. Congratulations. James T. Mosley Fort Dodge

Wanted 3 students remembered at FDSH graduation

To the editor: I’m writing this in regards to the graduation for the Class of 2026 for the Fort Dodge Senior High. Three of the classmates were not there. Two died in a car accident. The other one was murdered. My granddaughter, who was their friend, wanted to say something about them at graduation. She asked the principal, and at first she said yes, then she said no. How sad my granddaughter couldn’t say something about them. She also asked about letting some balloons go to celebrate them and was told no. Guess what — we released them anyway. Some other people in the stands ...

Supports Feenstra for governor

To the editor: I am writing in support of Randy Feenstra for governor of Iowa. Please vote for him in the June 2 GOP Primary. This is a consequential election, and It is vitally important that we nominate someone who has the background, experience and record of results that will help propel our state forward while Iowa will face tough challenges over the next few years. I've known Randy for many years, during both his time in the Iowa Senate and in Congress. I know he wants to do what is best for Iowa. When I would visit Randy in Washington, D.C. on behalf of Iowa Central with our ...

Thanks those who made MAGWED a success

To the editor: I would like to give a shout out to several of your area friends and family for the tremendous job they do in hosting a fishing event held annually at Triggs Bay Resort in Okoboji, called MAGWED. This event was started by Bob Brown, of the Fort Dodge Messenger, in 1975 to encourage fellowship and fishing. Fifty years later, this event has evolved into one of the best fishing events held in the Okoboji area each year. I want to thank Jerod Dencklau, of Moorland, and his whole crew for the incredible job they do every year in hosting this family event. Next year Grant ...