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Choosing a new director
February 28, 2013 To the editor: The Webster County veterans commissioners, Ray Ault, Rikki Goshorn and Tom Dorsey, want to thank every one of the 30 persons who applied to be the Veterans Affairs director for... more »»
Career Fair succeeds
February 24, 2013 To the editor: On Feb. 6, collaboration between the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and Fort Dodge Senior High provided students the opportunity to attend a Career Fair. more »»
Lauds daddy-daughter dance
February 24, 2013 To the editor: I would like to take the time to thank Ryan Maehl and the staff at the Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry for all their hard work in putting this special day together for th... more »»
Favors smoke-free casinos
February 23, 2013 To the editor: I am a longtime Republican conservative and business owner here in Illinois. more »»
Weighs in on gun control
February 19, 2013 To the editor: It seems like all the king’s men, referring to the congressional men, nor the president will buck the NRA to solve the gun violence in the USA. That is one half of the problem. more »»
Stop the bullies
February 19, 2013 To the editor: In reference to the editorial “Bullying must be stopped” I would suggest taking the message one step further. more »»
Upset by IOC action
February 18, 2013 To the editor: Along with many Iowans, Americans and wrestling fans all over the world, I was shocked by the International Olympic Committee’s decision to drop wrestling from the Olympics. more »»
A stranger lends a hand
February 14, 2013 To the editor: Thursday morning, I was on my way to drop kids off at their bus stop when my car broke down on Highway 169. I didn’t have my purse or my cell phone, so we started walking. more »»
Remembering John Peters
February 12, 2013 To the editor: John Peters, who passed away this week, was one of the great generation of lawyers who came back from the war, went to law school, and returned to their Iowa communities. more »»
Thanks for supporting PPEL
February 11, 2013 To the editor: The Fort Dodge Community School District is committed to providing the highest quality education to our students. more »»
Wants less ‘soap box drama’
February 9, 2013 To the editor: Addressing the City Council vote to raise taxes, may we please leave the “soap box drama” and childish tantrums out of this equation — and put some common sense in place? No Fort Dodg... more »»
‘Put a clamp on it’
February 9, 2013 To the editor: We understand that the city and the schools need money to operate, but where does it end? Those of us on fixed incomes are having a hard enough time as it is keeping up our property... more »»
Urges a ‘yes’ vote on PPEL
February 3, 2013 To the editor: As a former teacher who spent 35 years educating children in Fort Dodge, I know first-hand that teaching is not an easy jo. more »»
Please vote ‘yes’ for PPEL
February 3, 2013 To the editor: The school district has always been pro-active with maintenance of facilities. There is a five year plan for maintenance and repairs that’s reviewed and updated yearly. more »»
We support PPEL
February 3, 2013 To the editor: Our school board is asking for a 67 cent increase on the current PPEL ta. more »»
Favors PPEL
February 3, 2013 To the editor: When I arrived in Fort Dodge in 1958, I as proud of the finest facility in the state. Fort Dodge has always supported the community. more »»
PPEL gets their backing
February 3, 2013 To the editor: We are writing in support of the Fort Dodge public school’s physical plant and equipment levy that will be voted on Tuesda. more »»
Vote ‘yes’ on PPEL
February 2, 2013 To the editor: To vote “yes” or “no” to the upcoming levy vote requires that you understand what it is all about and where you stand on the financial part. Let’s look at those of us it will affect. more »»
Favors PPEL
February 2, 2013 To the editor: It’s time for Fort Dodge to come together as a community. We need to come together for our kids, their education, their safety and their future. more »» |
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