Some of the golf carts that will be rolling along the paths at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course on Aug. 5 will have something extra attached to them. As part of the seventh annual Tee’d Off Against Violence Golf Tournament that day, the carts will have shields on them which tell the story of ...
Securing the integrity of American elections The integrity of our elections and the power of our vote are vital to the health of our democracy. The United States remains a beacon of hope and promise because the people — not politicians — determine the outcome of elections with their voice ...
The 2023 Girls State Softball Tournament did not end the way both the Fort Dodge Dodgers and St. Edmond Gaels and their fans had hoped that it would, but it still showcased our community and its outstanding sports complex. The fact that Fort Dodge has hosted the tournament for more than 50 ...
Here in Iowa, we are no strangers to extreme temperatures. There are a lot of days in the summer when it is brutally hot and there are a lot of days in the winter when it is dangerously cold. Unfortunately, there are homeless people and others in our community who can’t escape these ...
Farming is woven into the fabric of every community here in Iowa. Farmers are our neighbors, belong to our churches, volunteer in our communities, and coach our kids. Their farms not only support their family, but also feed and fuel our nation’s economy. Our farmers make Iowa a leading ...
Long before officials gripped ceremonial groundbreaking shovels and perhaps even before architects started designing Iowa Central Community College’s new biofuels testing lab, something happened that made it a true public-private partnership. Two private entities gave the college valuable ...