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Opinion

Ensuring a safe and growing community

Local Columns

At the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, our mission is clear: “Unifying and coordinating accountable economic and community development to enhance the quality of life in the Fort Dodge region.” As we strive to fulfill this mission, it is crucial to address the evolving challenges and ...

Unhappy with stadium parking lot

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: I would like to comment on the recent construction of the Dodger Stadium parking lot on the corner of 19th Street and Elmhurst Avenue. The entire project was poorly visioned, and the execution was incredibly short-sighted. I understand the work is nearly done, but there was no ...

Families get a financial assist from FDCSD

Editorial

Any parent can confirm that sending a child off to school, even a tax-supported public school, can get expensive. First, there are all the things that must be bought at the start of every school year: shoes, clothes and supplies like paper, pencils and scissors. Once the school year gets ...

Latest quality-of-life investments are necessary

Editorial

Serving a ball over a pickleball net and soaring through a quarter pipe on a skateboard are about as different as two recreational pasttimes can be. Now, people are able to do both of those things at new facilities in Fort Dodge. A new skate park that is three times the size of the city’s ...

Welcome back students, parents, guardians

Local Columns

As we begin this new school year, I want to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you — students, staff and families. Whether you are returning to our school community or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you with us on this journey. This year marks a new ...

Schools are starting – drive safely

Editorial

Even though the calendar shows another month of summer to be enjoyed, for students and teachers, vacation days are ending. All across our area, they are heading back to school. Classes at St. Edmond Catholic School and the Manson Northwest Webster and Southeast Valley school districts began ...