As president of UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge, I take immense responsibility in ensuring comprehensive healthcare services are available for everyone right here in Fort Dodge and our surrounding communities. Sharing the news of Iowa Heart’s termination of their agreement to provide 24/7 ...

On my 36 County Tour, I have met with families, small business owners, and childcare providers who are rightfully concerned about the skyrocketing cost of childcare. As a father of four, I agree that we need real solutions to lower costs for our families, especially as inflation eats away at ...

Matt Bemrich was 3 years old when he met Albert Habhab in the Webster County Courthouse and that encounter left a first impression with the judge and former Fort Dodge mayor that lasted a lifetime. Back then, the youngster and his mother were visiting his grandmother Evelyn Hood, the ...

Artificial intelligence was engineered to make our lives easier but poses the possibility of being twisted into menacing machines that wage war against mankind. At least, it’s a familiar plotline of futuristic fictional fantasies, like The Matrix and The Terminator, but the sci-fi scenario ...

Q: How are you working to help at-risk kids grow up in safe homes? A: Society has a moral imperative to protect the next generation from harm. Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving home to reach their full potential. As a father of five and grandfather of nine, I understand the ...

As the world grappled with the challenges and uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing became increasingly clear: the importance of community and compassion. In the face of adversity, individuals and organizations alike stepped up to offer support and assistance, ...