It’s that time of year again, the holiday season is upon us. This week, most celebrations will involve many traditions including family and friends sitting down having Thanksgiving dinner together, watching football on TV, and getting up at O-dark-thirty to do some “Black Friday” ...

While November is a month to be thankful, it’s also a time to spread kindness to those around you. When I look around, I find so many things to be thankful for — my growing family, a great community, and an amazing team at UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge committed to excellence. But I’m ...

Was the remarkable life of Doug Slotten a matter of destiny or the random nature of life – like the feather that floats on a breeze in the movie “Forrest Gump,” prompting Forrest to observe, “I don’t know if we each have a destiny, or if we are all just floating around accidental ...

As a former member of the Webster County Board of Supervisors, I spent 16 years working diligently to always do what was best for all the citizens of Webster County. Most of the time, our board would agree on the tough decisions revolving around budget concerns yet still provide the services ...

The Samuels Group, the firm working with Webster County officials on the proposed new jail, offers answers to some common questions about the project. Voters will decide on Nov. 7 if the county should borrow $45.5 million to pay for the proposed new jail. The Webster County Board of ...

Being a newcomer to the area, it is clear to see that our region’s elected officials and leaders understand this and have invested time to work towards common growth goals. The importance of quality of life initiatives, such as attracting and retaining livable wage jobs, housing equity and ...