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Opinion

Growth at Corridor Plaza sets Fort Dodge apart

Editorial

One aspect of the ongoing development of Corridor Plaza got fairly controversial earlier this year. It is time to set aside the flap over the transactions involving The Pavilion and look at the big picture of what is happening on the property where Crossroads Mall once stood. That big picture ...

Thanks public schools

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: As another school year comes to an end, I want to take the time to thank public schools throughout the U.S. Thank you to the school board, administration, teachers, para educators, teacher associates, custodians, kitchen crews, volunteers, etc., and all those who are ...

Nursing – A valued profession

Local Columns

I always wanted to be a nurse. When I was about 5-years-old, my aunt and her best friend came and saw me at my grandparents. They were dressed in their white uniforms, and nursing caps. They were talking about the ways they cared for people that day and how they made a difference. I was ...

It’s time to honor emergency medical service providers

Editorial

In Webster County and all across America, teams of dedicated professionals stand ready to render medical assistance in emergencies. For some this is their career. For many others, it is a volunteer undertaking that is performed in addition to their normal employment. It’s impossible to ...

Congratulations graduates

Editorial

The annual ritual of high school graduation is upon us. On Sunday, several area schools, including St. Edmond Catholic School, Manson Northwest Webster High School, Southeast Valley High School, Humboldt High School and others, will hold their commencement exercises. Each ceremony is a ...

Gives thanks for Honor Flight trip

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Dear Mr. Ron Newsum and board members: I want to thank you for the awesome Honor Flight trip you and the sponsors provided us veterans on May 7, 2025. I had heard that this was an amazing trip but this day was beyond words. WOW! Seeing all the memorials with fellow veterans ...