When it comes to supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities, the Fort Dodge community is often a medalist. Citizens and local law enforcement officers come together annually to raise money for Special Olympics Iowa at an event called Cop on a Rooftop. It is an event held statewide. ...
To the editor: With the end of the school year finally here, I think it’s time we take some time to honor our teachers. One teacher in particular I would like to honor is Mrs. Nelda Larsen from Harvest Baptist School. She was my third and fourth grade teacher and a lady who will forever ...
Travel insurance safeguards your investment in a costly trip by covering unexpected events that could disrupt your plans. It can reimburse pre-paid, non-refundable expenses for unforeseen circumstances. Consider purchasing a policy if there is a chance the trip could be impacted by severe ...
To the editor: The City Council is proposing to reconfigure North 15th Street from the Village Inn intersection to the Kwik Star intersection ( 20th Avenue North to Second Avenue North). The North 15th Street corridor is a main traffic corridor for Fort Dodge and the second busiest road in our ...
Folks in Los Angeles may think that Dodger Stadium is in their town. And yes, there is a structure out there with that name. But obviously, the real Dodger Stadium is right here in Fort Dodge. It has stood for 86 years, and after a just-completed $4.9 million update, it is ready to be the ...
More than a week ago, I voted to pass President Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” which will help rebuild American manufacturing, turbocharge our economy, and deliver real tax relief for Iowa families, farmers, and small businesses. As the only member of Congress serving on both the ...