It was birthday cupcake time again at Eagle Grove Elementary – this time for kids with March birthdays – on Thursday the 28th, thanks to
Day: April 3, 2024
Supervisors Discuss ‘Delicate Dance’ of Budgeting, Refine Plans for Federal Funds
The Wright County Board of Supervisors heard from only one resident during the first of two public hearings on the proposed county property tax levy.
Fort Dodge Nursing Home Cited for Bed Bugs, Fined Heavily
Several state-licensed nursing homes are facing fines due to recent findings of bed bugs, resident abuse, unexplained broken bones and medication errors. The violations
Paschen’s Call to Action for Iowa’s AEA: “What the Heck is Going on in Des Moines?”
On Tuesday, March 26, Iowa Senate Republicans voted to gut Area Education Agencies (AEAs), which are vital to the success of all students, but especially
The Farm Bill is a Strong Investment in American Agriculture
The Farm Bill is an important investment in our hardworking farmers and producers, the competitiveness of American agriculture, and the strength of our economy. From
EDITORIAL: I’m biased towards truth, and positivity, But as a journalist, I can’t always let it show
In a front page article in the issue, "Weland, Victorious, Sworn In – Gets Right to Work", I detailed the involvement of the "Betterment Committee"
‘They feel seen and they feel validated’
Iowa Writers ‘Collaborative. Linking Iowa readers and writers.When Kathy Bresnahan attended a Title IX celebration at the University of Iowa last year, various Hawkeye women’s
Veteran TV Journalist Returns to Iowa to Teach
NBC News said goodbye to Harry Smith this week as the veteran journalist prepares to teach college students about “curiosity” at his alma mater, Central
Iowa House Passes Eminent Domain Bill For Pipelines
A bill approved by the Iowa House on Thursday would allow landowners who are subject to eminent domain requests by carbon dioxide pipeline companies to
Correction: Fish Camp is a Park in Wisconsin
Note: While this article is technically an official correction, it also contains editorial elements. Local Scoutmaster Rick Dawson pointed out to me that in the
