Visiting Washington, D.C. is always a fascinating experience. The Capitol, the White House, the Supreme Court building, the towering Washington Monument and even the cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin make the city a unique place. And within that place, history is made every day and has ...
This week our community was confronted with an emergency that no community wishes to experience - an incident of multiple injuries involving multiple people. Yes, I am speaking of the bus rollover of the Iowa Lakes baseball team. What I experienced and observed is worthy of disclosure to our ...
For those area families that have a long, proud history of farming the land, it is not too early to think about the 2026 Century Farm and Heritage Farm awards. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging eligible farm owners to apply for the 2026 Century and Heritage Farm Program. ...
Thanks to everyone who came out to Eggs and Issues on Jan. 31. We had a good turnout and great conversations. Our first legislative funnel is in two weeks, Feb. 20. This means that any legislation that originated in the House needs to pass a full committee by this date or it dies. This ...
Skywest Airlines Inc., which does business as United Express, is nearing a milestone in its relationship with the Fort Dodge area. On March 1, it will mark five years of flying to and from Fort Dodge Regional Airport, providing a service that enables travelers to make easy connections to ...
His work as a medical researcher has been global and is credited with saving hundreds of thousands of lives. He’s taught nearly 3,000 medical students. And his legacy of service to his fellow man will continue far into the future. So it was a proud moment for Fort Dodge native Thomas R. ...