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Letters to the Editor

FD schools teach lesson in supporting each other

To the editor: I have had the privilege of working as a substitute teacher for Fort Dodge Community Schools since September of 2024. I have been in every building, some more than others. There are some pretty amazing things going on in each building. On Jan. 11, 2025, Middle School Assistant ...

Evening Lions announce winners

To the editor: The Fort Dodge Evening Lions wish our sponsors and all the people who purchased raffle tickets from our club a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We want to announce these winners of our grocery raffle, which we drew at our Santa Christmas party held at Rides Event ...

Writer defends support of Trump

To the editor: In all the years I have had letters to the editor published I have received just two letters responding to what I wrote. The first one, almost four years ago, was actually from someone I knew who said he disagreed with much of what I said and then invited me to coffee. The ...

Oral surgeon announces retirement

To the editor: To the people of Fort Dodge and the surrounding communities, I want to announce my retirement from the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. It is time to enjoy the next chapter of my life. Health is wealth, and I want to retire when I am healthy enough to enjoy my ...

Encourages adoption, not abortion

To the editor: I would like to encourage women to strongly consider placing an unwanted child for adoption vs. obtaining an abortion. I am making the same appeal to the fathers of those babies. Having worked in adoptions in years past, I know firsthand that there were far more couples ...

Recalling magical Thanksgiving day

To the editor: Thank you to the Fort Dodge community for the outpouring of kindness and support for our 17th annual Thanksgiving meal at Fort Dodge Ford Toyota. Again, well over 100 volunteers helped feed over 2,600 meals. They spent their Thanksgiving day helping those in need with a warm ...