Farms can be seen as quiet, peaceful places where the crops grow and animals graze in the pastures. Farms can indeed be such tranquil spots. But as all Iowans know, farming is an industry. And like all industries, there are certain hazards associated with it. Tractors can be in crashes on ...
To the editor: Iowa citizens! It seems to me the CO2 pipeline is such a hazard to the people of Iowa. Approval of it should be from the Congress rather than a three-person utilities board. Eugene Anderson Fort Dodge
I always look forward to the Iowa State Fair as an opportunity to celebrate the role Iowa plays in providing the world’s food, feed, fiber and fuel. As general manager of one of Iowa’s agricultural cooperatives, NEW Cooperative headquartered in Fort Dodge, my favorite fair attractions ...
There’s no doubt that young people need to be around positive adult role models. And sometimes, kids need some advice and some attention from someone who is not their parent, teacher, coach or pastor. Seeing that need, the Fort Dodge Community School District launched a mentoring program in ...
Just over a week ago, the Manson Northwest Webster school community lost a longtime beloved music educator with the unexpected death of Brad Bleam. It has taken me the better part of a week to formulate the words to describe what this man has meant not only to me, but to the Manson ...
When a 737 roars into the sky above Fort Dodge Regional Airport just as the sun begins to brighten the horizon this morning, one of the most unique and heartfelt tributes to area veterans will be back in action. There will be about 108 veterans aboard that plane. They will be going to ...