Craig Jarrard, owner of Brown’s Shoe Fit Co., knows shoes. Through his time running the Fort Dodge Brown’s Shoe Fit Co., Jarrard has successfully grown the store and served the community for more than 20 years now. He began his journey in the shoe business when he was very young. His ...
Julie Pingel is a manager, leader, volunteer, advisor, mother and advocate. Pingel is originally from Farnhamville and later moved to Phoenix, Arizona, but found her way to Fort Dodge when she accepted a job at Fort Dodge Family Credit Union. She has been the manager there for 23 years ...
The Farnhamville Betterment Inc. was formed 18 years ago to save an old building from going unused. Through the dedication of numerous volunteers, the vacant space was kept in good shape and turned into a restaurant. Over the past couple years they did it again. “I kind of ...
MOORLAND — During the past several years, pilots have had confidence that they could land safely at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport — even when strong winter weather swept through the area. That’s because Randy Hanna, the airport’s maintenance supervisor, was working on the ...
“When I see certain kids struggle and then they graduate and they get to walk across that stage, that is the greatest feeling in the world. That’s one thing I’m going to miss.” This statement by Marcy Harms came as no surprise. Harms has been serving the Fort Dodge Community ...
MANSON — When one thinks of someone in their 80s, it’s likely they think about someone sitting at home, spending time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and going out once in awhile. But that’s not the case at all with Marvin Poppen. At 85, Poppen is still very ...
