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District 29 expansion receives tax credits

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The expansion of an apartment and townhome neighborhood on the east side of Fort Dodge has received $1 million worth of tax credits from the state. The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced the award of workforce housing tax credits Thursday. Five area projects received ...

Edler receives nurse leader award

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Ashley Edler, manager of emergency services at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center, has received the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. She was nominated for the honor by someone who described her as a ”mentor, collaborator and steady presence in the everyday work of her ...

Patience goes long way toward harvest safety

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Don’t overlook the small things at harvest time. Accidents lurk in simple places. And many of them can be avoided if farmers slow down and do the things they already know to be doing in order to stay safe. “During harvest, everybody is in a hurry,” said Steve Freeman, of Iowa State ...

Boxing champ Roby seeks to inspire youths

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As a boxing champion, John Roby knows how important it is to get back up after being knocked down. The Fort Dodge native believes that being able to get back up after a big hit is as important in life as it is in the boxing ring. “My message is please don’t give up,” said Roby, who ...

Small-Town Living

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Editor’s note: This feature first ran in a special publication called Hometown Pride, published June 28, 2025, featuring people and organizations from Fort Dodge and the surrounding area who are making a difference in their communities. CLARE — If someone is in need of something in ...