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” ...
Like Christmas trees and turkey dinners, the red kettles and bell ringers of The Salvation Army are a traditional element of the holiday season. Just about everyone has seen the kettles and heard the jingling bells over the years. And hopefully, just about everyone has put some donations in ...
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 ...
How fortuitous it is that while the attention of millions of Americans seems focused on controversy, we take time out to honor those about whom we are in complete agreement: veterans of military service. No matter how we view politics, we are united in revering the men and women who have ...
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 ...
Despite what critics may say, there are a lot of exciting things going on in Fort Dodge. Fort Dodge and Webster County are well-positioned to prosper, but doing so will require the right leadership. That’s why the election process is so important. Tuesday’s general election will be a ...