Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the 2024 floods. As such, I’ve been thinking about that community effort and how proud it makes me feel. A year prior, heavy rains had brought the Des Moines River to a near-decade high. The National Weather Service alerted us to the possibility ...
The past weekend was a scorcher, and it’s a sure bet that we have not seen the last of hot weather this summer. So when the days become smoldering hot, it is good to remember that there is a safe place to cool off right here in Fort Dodge. We are referring, of course, to the Rosedale Rapids ...
To the editor: Dear Friends of Saint Edmond Catholic School, We write to express gratitude and appreciation to all Friends of St. Edmond Catholic School as well as the Fort Dodge community for their incredible support during the 2025 Friends of St. Edmond Ball Fundraiser, held on May 10th. ...
One year ago, catastrophic floods devastated communities across western Iowa. From Rock Valley, Correctionville, and Hawarden to Spencer, Sioux City, and Cherokee, countless towns faced unthinkable destruction and first responders bravely jumped into action. Homes, businesses, hospitals, ...
The residents of Gowrie and the surrounding area now have nearly two miles of new trail that they can use for walking, running, bicycling or skating. It’s called the Freedom Trail, an appropriate name for a path in a town known for its spectacular Independence Day celebrations. Like all ...
To the editor: How is your water bill? As we care for our families and manage our households, we are expected to be financially responsible. We are expected to live within our means and pay our bills on time. We are expected to prioritize our money to meet our needs and our desires. If we ...