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Opinion

Clubhouse is latest sign of teamwork between city, college

Editorial

Sports have the ability to bring people together. It turns out that they also have the ability to bring organizations or institutions together. An example of that ability is developing now at Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex north of Fort Dodge. The sports complex, perhaps best known ...

Everyone is invited to Duncombe Fun Night

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The Duncombe Elementary School Fun Night is back. The Duncombe Booster Club would like to invite everyone to attend this year’s Fun Night today from 3-6 p.m. The event will take place at Duncombe Elementary, located at 1620 Sixth Ave. N., Fort Dodge. We will offer ...

A legacy gift can offer a triple tax benefit

Local Columns

What is a legacy? Generally speaking, a legacy is what someone is remembered for. It could be a significant achievement or accomplishment. Or it can be a charitable fund that is making a difference in your community. A legacy can be something you leave behind that will benefit others, ...

Help celebrate National Ag Day

Editorial

As another growing season approaches, Tuesday has been set as National Ag Day by the Agriculture Council of America. The council designates the week it falls within as National Ag Week. One goal of National Ag Day is to recognize the contribution agriculture makes in the lives of all of us. ...

Senate moves to reduce government regulations

Local Columns

When I was elected to the Iowa Senate, I was often asked what legislation I wanted to introduce. My goal has always been not to add to government regulations, but instead reduce needless regulations on Iowans, prospective Iowans, and Iowa small businesses. The Senate passed three bills last ...

Fur Ball is tonight at FD Ford Toyota

Editorial

It would be hard to imagine 21st-century America without pets. They contribute wonderfully to the happiness and well-being of people of all ages. In a perfect world, every pet would at all times be a welcome and loved part of someone’s home. Unfortunately, reality falls short of that ...