Matt Bemrich was 3 years old when he met Albert Habhab in the Webster County Courthouse and that encounter left a first impression with the judge and former Fort Dodge mayor that lasted a lifetime. Back then, the youngster and his mother were visiting his grandmother Evelyn Hood, the ...
Artificial intelligence was engineered to make our lives easier but poses the possibility of being twisted into menacing machines that wage war against mankind. At least, it’s a familiar plotline of futuristic fictional fantasies, like The Matrix and The Terminator, but the sci-fi scenario ...
Q: How are you working to help at-risk kids grow up in safe homes? A: Society has a moral imperative to protect the next generation from harm. Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving home to reach their full potential. As a father of five and grandfather of nine, I understand the ...
Mention Frontier Days and perhaps the first thing that comes to mind for many people is the massive parade that moves down almost the entire length of Central Avenue. It’s a signature part of a traditional three-day event that celebrates the frontier heritage of Fort Dodge and truly launches ...
To the editor: This letter is to encourage all Webster County residents to vote in the primary on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. A particularly important vote will take place that day, the re-election of Webster County Sheriff Luke Fleener. My brother’s story starts in Dayton, Iowa. Being from a ...
As the world grappled with the challenges and uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing became increasingly clear: the importance of community and compassion. In the face of adversity, individuals and organizations alike stepped up to offer support and assistance, ...