We have been moving through bills at a rapid pace. These bills were what we call non-cons which stands for non-controversial. Some of them are very simple bills, but there are some that are very complicated, but both the Republicans and the Democrats agree on the importance of the bill for the ...

The seeds of Eddie Micus’ love of poetry were sown in a small green house on Second Avenue South in Fort Dodge where he grew up with his four siblings whose mother memorized poems from her own childhood. But it was two decades into his life and 8,000 miles away, in a jungle in Vietnam, ...

Last fall, I did a presentation to the Civitan Club of Fort Dodge. For those who don’t know, Civitan was founded in 1917 and adopted a special emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities. I was asked to talk about LifeWorks, the industry in general, and even a bit about the ...

I understand why many Americans would like to find a quick way to end the horrific war Russia unleashed on Ukraine. It is tempting to think we can ignore it and hope it will not affect us down the line. However, whether we like it or not, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has launched the largest war ...

From using your heart to caring for your heart, there are many reasons why we recognize heart health each February. During this month of love, we look at ways to share our affection and spread joy to others. At the same time, we raise awareness of the importance of investing in your heart’s ...

As we enter the new year, Fort Dodge is taking steps to actively address its challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth and community resilience. After experiencing a significant increase in targeted crime and negative media coverage, the city is taking a bold and constructive step ...