To the editor: As I read the article on Dr. Bruce Cochrane I realize that there were some important facts that were not reported. Dr. Cochrane was an officer in the United States Air Force. During a training exercise he broke his back and was in a body cast for many months. At this time, he ...

To the editor: All of us who live in the Iowa House District 7 which includes Calhoun County, Pocahontas County, Sac County and the western part of Webster County are indeed fortunate to have good school districts, good local public libraries, good health care services and a relatively safe ...

To the editor: Planning to develop a high-quality trail system for the Fort Dodge area began in 2006. The outcome of this planning process was the establishment of the Trails Advisory Board that would provide the city and county with input and help raise funds to support the development of ...

To the editor: Importing beef from Argentina is a bad idea! It is a slap to the face of every beef producer in the country. Penalizing these hard-working beef producers with imported beef is a travesty. Raising beef requires being ready to react to any number of issues 24 hours a day and ...

To the editor: In economic development, one truth remains constant: a strong workforce drives a strong economy. Here in the Fort Dodge region, we face a growing demand for skilled workers in health care, trades and agriculture. Meeting that demand requires vision, investment and ...

To the editor: I have seen a great deal of support in The Messenger for the upcoming Iowa Central and Fort Dodge School bond issue referendums. The main supporting point made in both these questions is passage will result in “no increase in the property tax rate.” While this might be ...