Our national security depends on a strong military laser focused on defending our country and our values. China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, terrorist groups, and other diabolical forces are intent on destabilizing our nation, dismantling our economy, and sowing chaos across the globe. We cannot ...
There was a time a few months ago when it looked like the Fort Dodge area was going to be without a nearby source of cardiology care. In April, Iowa Heart Center surprised everyone, including its own patients, by announcing it would no longer provide 24-hour, seven day a week services in ...
To the editor: I would like to encourage women to strongly consider placing an unwanted child for adoption vs. obtaining an abortion. I am making the same appeal to the fathers of those babies. Having worked in adoptions in years past, I know firsthand that there were far more couples ...
It’s that time of year again! Yes, Christmas and New Year’s is fast approaching. However, whether you love it or hate it, “Old Man Winter” is knocking on our door. Snow will blanket our great state which can certainly create some beautiful scenery. But it can also cause a lot of ...
Like Christmas trees and turkey dinners, the red kettles and bell ringers of The Salvation Army are a traditional element of the holiday season. Just about everyone has seen the kettles and heard the jingling bells over the years. And hopefully, just about everyone has put some donations in ...
To the editor: Thank you to the Fort Dodge community for the outpouring of kindness and support for our 17th annual Thanksgiving meal at Fort Dodge Ford Toyota. Again, well over 100 volunteers helped feed over 2,600 meals. They spent their Thanksgiving day helping those in need with a warm ...