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Graduates are a source of pride
May 20, 2012 All across Iowa, this is the time of year when high schools celebrate at commencement exercises an important milestone in the lives of seniors — graduation. more »»
New board will help ensure the public’s business gets done in public
May 19, 2012 Back in March, the Center for Public Integrity — working with Public Radio International and Global Integrity — graded all the states for the quality of their open government procedures. more »»
He actually told the truth
May 18, 2012 In a way, it is a shame Al Armendariz was forced out of his regional administrator’s job for the Environmental Protection Agency. more »»
Transportation Week is at hand
May 17, 2012 National Transportation Week is under way. This celebration of the transportation industry has taken place each May since it became a permanent event in 196. more »»
Strong action is needed
May 16, 2012 Bureaucrats within the Veterans Administration who are cheating those who have served in the military should be fired. Period. more »»
Connect with all constituents
May 15, 2012 Elections have consequences. To the victor go the spoils. We’ve all heard the platitudes. more »»
Welcome CJ Bio America
May 14, 2012 Today, the dream of turning the area of Webster County just west of Fort Dodge into a major hub for manufacturing enterprises with an agricultural focus takes a huge step toward becoming reality. more »»
Mothers deserve our thanks
May 13, 2012 If you think that Mother’s Day is one of those holidays created by the greeting card industry, you may be in for a surprise. more »»
America is ready for voter ID laws
May 12, 2012 Admittedly, voter fraud is not the biggest issue confronting the U.S. electoral process. more »»
Federal spending must be cut
May 11, 2012 During the three years of Barack Obama’s presidency, enrollment in the food stamp program has increased from approximately 33 million people to more than 46 million. more »»
Area heroes warrant praise
May 10, 2012 People whose positive actions go far beyond the ordinary warrant particular prais. more »»
Sometimes there are unexplained consequences
May 9, 2012 President Barack Obama wants voters to believe he is doing nice things for them, especially regarding health care. He hopes that will convince them to vote for him. more »»
This policy should change
May 7, 2012 When new rules for air pollution from gas and oil wells were announced earlier this month by the Environmental Protection Agency, there was no mention of federal help in finding ways to comply. more »»
Misleading talk about loans
May 7, 2012 Student loan debt in the United States will top $1 trillion this year, with most college graduates leaving campus owing more than the price of a good new car. more »»
It’s Beef Month in Iowa
May 6, 2012 Gov. Terry Branstad has officially proclaimed May as Beef Month in Iowa. For many of us, every month is a time to partake of a food that ranks high on the list of culinary favorite. more »»
Voter IDs make sense
May 6, 2012 State laws requiring voters to produce proof of identity have been condemned roundly by the liberal community, including many Democrats in Congress and President Barack Obama. more »»
Social Security reform can’t wait
May 5, 2012 If you are at the age when you are planning for retirement, consider this: Unless something changes, it is entirely possible the Social Security program will be insolvent while you still need help... more »»
Biden attempts to mislead
May 5, 2012 Would that Vice President Joe Biden were telling the truth. He isn’t, however, and he knows it. more »»
Friends of St. Edmond Ball contributes grandly
May 4, 2012 Catholic education has been an important part of life in Fort Dodge almost since the town was founded. The first Catholic school got under way in 186. more »»
It’s time to clean house
May 2, 2012 Nearly a year ago, General Services Administration Inspector General Brian Miller warned agency executives he had uncovered troubling information about misuse of taxpayers’ mone. more »»
Proceed with great caution
May 1, 2012 Be careful what you wish for. You just may get it. more »» 
Pancake, Sausage, and Egg Breakfast May 20, 2012 Ruthven American Legion Post 33 is sponsoring a pancake, sausage, and egg breakfast from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m at the Ruthven Legion hall. Free will offering. more » Go and Do - Local Area Events
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