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Opinion

Health Center steps up again to aid Wright County residents

Editorial

For the second time in as many years, it looked like a Wright County community was going to be left without a local dentist. Once again, the Community Health Center of Fort Dodge has stepped into the gap, preparing to give Clarion not only a local dentist, but convenient access to primary ...

Reliable formulas don’t always exist

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Luke Hugghins’ “Solving the equation for life’s variables” article in the Jan. 24, 2024 edition of the Fort Dodge Messenger should be required reading in all K-12 schools and universities. His introduction to the scientific method of solving problems also applies to ...

Representative says he’s running again

Local Columns

First off, I want everyone to know I’m definitely running for reelection. There seems to be an individual or a group out there that keeps the rumor mill running that I’m not seeking reelection. Not sure what their motive is for doing this. So, you are hearing it from me, I’m ...

Eggs and Issues is democracy in action

Editorial

Interaction between citizens and the officials they elect to represent them is crucial to a democracy. Citizens must be able to tell the officials what they want and what they don’t want. They must also be able to hold the officials accountable for their actions. The elected officials ...

Solving the equation for life’s variables

Local Columns

The journey we took together in 2023 was one of evolution and progress. Mark Twain is often credited with saying “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Then Warren Buffett said “In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield.” In ...

Celebrating Lutheran Schools Week

Editorial

Students at St. Paul Lutheran School will have a bit more than the usual class work this week. That’s because the Fort Dodge school will observe Lutheran Schools Week. Among other things, there will be an Awards Chapel. And on Friday and Saturday, the St. Paul Saints will host an annual ...