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Opinion

Biden’s baby formula shortage a matter of life and death

Local Columns

Here’s a headline I would never have thought I’d read in America in 2022: “Iowa families scour stores for baby formula.” But that’s the grim reality today under President Biden. These are the heartbreaking, and infuriating, struggles parents are going through right now thanks to a ...

Congratulations graduates

Editorial

The annual ritual of high school graduation is upon us. On Sunday, several area schools, including Fort Dodge Senior High, St. Edmond Catholic School, Manson Northwest Webster High School and others, will hold their commencement exercises. Each ceremony is a familiar ritual. Excited ...

17th annual Swing for a Cure coming soon

Local Columns

The 17th annual Swing for a Cure golf outing is scheduled for Friday, June 10 at the Fort Dodge Country Club. The day will kick off with lunch beginning at 11 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12 noon for a four-person best-shot, flighted tournament. We are excited that our golf team roster ...

It’s a good time to enjoy our parks

Editorial

Saturday is National Kids to Parks Day. This is a countrywide celebration organized annually by the National Park Trust “to connect kids and families with their local, state and national parks and public lands.” It has helped popularize these wonderful outdoor recreational venues since ...

Dart Tournament was successful

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The Moose Lodge would like to thank you for your support of the first annual Jeff Jenkins Dart Tournament held on March 19. We had a great turnout from the local dart players and it was wonderful to see you all. With monetary donations and pet supplies, we raised over $2,000 for ...

Tough-looking bikers are key support for abused kids

Editorial

The members of BACA may look like an intimidating bunch. They ride big motorcycles and favor leather biker style vests. But that is where the group’s resemblance to some kind of motorcycle gang ends. Far from being a motorcycle gang, BACA is one of the most unique organizations working to ...