Recently, our community lost Richard Higgins. For those who knew him, Richard’s passing leaves a quiet, but noticeable gap in our collective civic life. He was a man who showed up, not just once in a while, but consistently, determinedly, and with both a dogged purpose and a graceful ...

Q: What is the Rural Health Transformation Fund? A: Congress approved this summer a historic $50 billion federal investment to rebuild rural health infrastructure that was included in the health and tax bill President Trump signed into law on July 4. The Rural Health Transformation Fund is ...

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. ...