Behind the stereotypes of homelessness are men with stories of loss, resilience, and hope—and at Beacon of Hope, they are rebuilding their lives. I once asked a class of fourth graders what they wanted to be when they grew up. Their answers came fast and fearless—firefighters, business ...

In 1961, the United States Congress passed the first National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Then, and in every conflict since, our brave men and women at home and overseas relied on Congress to authorize new programs, procure advanced weapons, and make quality-of-life improvements for ...

As he moved into his 90s, Al Habhab would confide to close friends that he already had made plans to celebrate his 100th birthday with a party at the Fort Dodge Community Orchard on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. “I told Bev and Greg Baedke to reserve that date,” he would say, referring to ...

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, making it an ideal time to educate yourself about this important financial decision. According to the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA), 44 percent of consumers are only somewhat or not knowledgeable about life insurance. ...

Q: What is the blue slip tradition in the U.S. Senate? A: The blue slip refers to a paper form, literally a blue piece of paper, the Senate Judiciary Committee has used for more than a century to give home-state senators the courtesy to show their endorsement or disapproval for a ...

Recently, I was honored to introduce Fort Dodge’s own Jane Burleson as she was inducted into the Iowa Federation of Labor’s Hall of Fame. Jane’s incredible story is a reminder that the labor movement is not just about contracts and wages; it’s about people who spend their lives fighting ...