The event, hosted by the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and Webster County government offices, allows students and residents to learn more about how their local government operates and serves citizens and taxpayers.

“Local Government Day for Junior Leadership and Leadership Fort Dodge has always been a meaningful and rewarding experience for me,” said Webster County Recorder Lindsay Laufersweiler. “As someone passionate about community involvement, I am proud to serve on the Leadership Fort Dodge Steering Committee and help organize this day. It provides a valuable learning opportunity to highlight the essential services provided by our hardworking county team.”

Laufersweiler led the groups through the Courthouse, even showing participants the vault housing Webster County land and deed records.

Webster County Supervisor Chairwoman Niki Conrad also hosted the groups in the Board of Supervisors chambers, even hosting a mock meeting for each group.

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Webster County Recorder Lindsay Laufersweiler explains land records to members of Junior Leadership Fort Dodge. The students toured the Webster County Courthouse and visited all of the county departments to learn about their work and how they work with residents and taxpayers.

“Welcoming students to the courthouse and giving them an idea of some of what we do here at the county is such a treat,” she said. “They consistently ask insightful questions about things that matter to them. It’s one of the highlights of my year to host them in the boardroom for a mock meeting, and I’m so appreciative of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance for giving both them and us this opportunity.”

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Members of Leadership FD listen to Webster County Recorder Lindsay Laufersweiler as she explains the work that her department provides to Webster County taxpayers.