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Opinion

2022: The year in review

Local Columns

Another year has come to an end and just as in 2021, Fort Dodge and Webster County have had a very successful 2022. First and foremost, I want to thank the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Board of Directors for their support and efforts in 2022. Without that support, we would clearly not ...

A time for Christmas thoughts

Editorial

Some 2,000 years ago, an event took place that changed the course of history. No singular event has focused the attention of man on himself to the degree that the story of Bethlehem has, for it is the story of man. Kingdoms have risen and fallen, and great nations have perished from the ...

Spirit of Christmas

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The spirit of Christmas is alive and well at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in downtown Fort Dodge. When you happen to drive past our church on First Avenue South just west of the round-about, your may have noticed a life-sized creche or nativity scene. This scene has been ...

Find joy this holiday season

Local Columns

Whether it’s twinkling lights in the dark, singing Christmas songs or spending time with family and friends, there are so many beautiful and good things we can find joy in. One thing that brings me joy during the holiday season is reflecting on the amazing team we have here at UnityPoint ...

Worthy new program cultivates future leaders

Editorial

Dangling from the ceiling of the local firehouse in a complex rope harness is one unique way to learn about the services your community provides to its residents. At least one young man did that recently as part of the new Junior Leadership Program conducted by the Greater Fort Dodge Growth ...

$600 now buys you a new tax form.

Local Columns

When was the last time you spent $600? Maybe it was paying your rent through Venmo or buying a couch from a neighbor using PayPal. Well, the Biden Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is now planning to monitor these minor transactions. This is just the latest effort from the IRS to snoop on ...