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Socialism doesn’t work

Two hundred and fifty years ago, America was founded on the revolutionary idea that individuals are endowed with inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Americans are called to uphold this sacred inheritance to ensure our founding principles are carried from one generation to the next. That includes economic freedom fueled with incentives and opportunity to climb America’s ladder of prosperity. Since 1776, America has celebrated entrepreneurs, inventors, artists and scientific discovery. The protection of intellectual property — as well as individual ...

A lighter look at the road construction season

Editor’s note: It turns out that the Fort Dodge city staff gets as frustrated with road construction as all of the other residents and visitors to the city. It also turns out that the city staff has a sense of humor about the situation, which was demonstrated by the release of an unofficial proclamation. Because road construction is an issue that affects everyone and to add a little levity to the weekend editorial page, we are sharing that proclamation. Whereas, communities across the Midwest have long celebrated the arrival of spring with festivals honoring colorful tulips, beautiful ...

Medicare for all? Here’s the missing truth

Ever since I was in Congress there was a group of people that wanted some form of universal healthcare. It would include one healthcare provider through the federal government, which they frequently refer to as "Medicare for all." However, there is a huge difference between Medicare which is ...

Supporting veterans in their greatest time of need

Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have been committed to ensuring Iowa’s veterans have the resources they need. The brave men and women who have selflessly worn our nation’s uniform have made extraordinary sacrifices for our freedom. While we can never fully repay them for their service, ...

Fort Dodge’s Dave Sergeant — ‘Much more than local golf royalty’

These days, if a gopher dared to raise its head out of a hole on a fairway of the Fort Dodge Country Club, it wouldn’t be Dave Sergeant’s fault. Sergeant was only 6 or 7 years old back in the 1950s when he would join his parents at the country club Sundays after church and lunch – ...

Bariatric surgeries begin in Fort Dodge

If you’ve driven by UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center lately, you may have noticed that the expansion on our building is now fully enclosed. We have made significant progress on our surgery renovation and expansion, and we are getting closer to our opening date next March. I know our surgeons and team members are looking forward to using the new and improved space. While construction work continues outside our main doors, I am excited to share an update about what’s happening inside. Earlier this year, our newest general surgeon, Dr. Julie Kim, completed her ...