When Americans enjoy fireworks on every Fourth of July, they have John Adams to thank for the colorful displays. Adams, one of the Founding Fathers who became the country’s second president, wrote to his wife, Abigail, when the Declaration of Independence was approved in July 1776 in ...
Losing your home to fire is one of the worst tragedies any family can face. It is a true disaster in so many ways. It is the loss of much more than a home - it is the loss of comfort and security that a home represents. A fire emergency is a very difficult crisis to deal with for all families ...
Friendship Haven has been part of Fort Dodge for so long that people take it for granted. Last week, a series of special events showed just how long Friendship Haven has been an integral part of the community — 75 years. When the first residents moved into the former East Building in July ...
Among the many incredible provisions of President Donald Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” is funding for the Department of Defense. In light of current events around the globe, there is no better time for delivering President Trump’s vision for U.S. military power. The funding ...
In every town there are special people who contribute to the success of the community through the giving things they do. These folks — whose selfless contributions make life better for others in their hometowns — sometimes go unacknowledged. That’s unfortunate because many of the people ...
To the editor: As a former medic, I understand the stress and hazards of responding to emergency calls. Police, firefighters and medics are the heroes who spring into treacherous circumstances to help those in life-or-death peril. Rapid response is required to provide rescue. The Fort Dodge ...