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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This has been a topic of debate for a very long time. There are other arguments surrounding eggs as well, like whether brown eggs are better than white eggs, farm-fresh vs. store-bought and if eggs should be washed or not. The list goes on and on. Who knew eggs were so controversial? Before we weigh out these issues, let’s learn about the health benefits of eggs. A good source of protein, one large egg contains 6 grams. Protein is essential for muscle development and it is found in the whites of the egg. The yolks naturally contain vitamin ...

Pool season is swimmers’ ear season

Otitis externa, or “swimmer’s ears,” is the inflammation of the outer ear. With summer here, providers and parents alike can expect to see a rise in this condition. Swimmers’ ears can be caused by moisture or bacterial/fungal overgrowth in the ear. Swimming, sweating and even being in high humidity environments can contribute to moisture and be a factor in developing swimmers’ ears. Swimming in lakes or other open bodies of water which may be contaminated can also be a contributing factor. Otitis externa also includes general trauma to the ear which can be caused by using ...

Fort Dodge resident describes successful fight with prostate cancer

Like many men, Alan “Al” Markey, a 75-year-old, retired Fort Dodge resident, ignored signs and symptoms of prostate issues until his primary care physician, Dr. Aaron Peimann urged him to do a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test in November 2019. When Markey’s PSA results were 20.9 nanograms, he was referred to Jordan Reeder, advanced registered nurse practioner, at UnityPoint Clinic Urology in Fort Dodge. Markey learned that PSA test results over 4.0 nanograms call for additional testing, like a prostate biopsy. After multiple tests, biopsies, and a prostatectomy, Markey ...

Track down every last penny

Washington is borrowing money from China to pay for pointless projects in China. You read that right! Since 2017, more than $1.3 billion U.S. tax dollars have been sent to our adversaries, Russia and China. It’s a scary thought, but this sum likely doesn’t reflect the total amount because federal agencies do not follow the trail of tax dollars to their final destination. What we do know is your tax dollars have left the country and gone straight into adversarial countries. Just a few of the pointless projects that we can track down include: $770,000 to fund researchers in ...

Honor Flight makes lasting impact on volunteers

Kemna Auto of Fort Dodge, a prominent automotive dealership in the area, proudly supported the recent Honor Flight journey as two of their employees joined as dedicated volunteers. This remarkable experience not only touched the lives of the veterans they accompanied, but it also left an ...

Tom Tierney: His camera captured the beauty of our world

As long as sunsets and sunrises are part of our world, memories of Tom Tierney and how he captured them so spectacularly with his cameras will remain with his family and friends and the thousands who found pleasure in his work. Tierney was many things in his 71 years, 3 months and 28 days ...