The Dodge County election series is back. As voters get ready to vote on crucial local races the DCI will be asking candidates for local, county, school district, and state house seats a question each week leading up to the Nov. 3 election. The goal of the series is for voters to understand where candidates stand on various issues. School board candidates and municipal candidates will answer questions on opposite weeks to accommodate space.

The Dodge County election series is back. As voters get ready to vote on crucial local races the DCI will be asking candidates for local, county, school district, and state house seats a question each week leading up to the Nov. 3 election. The goal of the series is for voters to understand where candidates stand on various issues.

For those who don’t know, I am 31 years old, a Millenial, and despite my age, I absolutely hate AI.
Yes, I understand it is here to stay, for at least the foreseeable future. Yes, I understand things like spellcheck can be considered AI. And yes, I understand there are times when it can be useful.

One of my first assignments about 35 years ago as a young reporter at KAAL-TV in Austin led me to a woman who has forever impacted my life.

I am endorsing Kailee Thompson for Dodge County Attorney. As a recently retired Dodge County Deputy Sheriff, I have had the privilege of witnessing Kailee’s unwavering commitment to justice, ethics, and public service.

An estimated 300 people attended a benefit at the Kasson American Legion on Aug. 15 that raised approximately $45,000 for the Carstensen family and their unborn daughter.