Bode News

As the 98 members of the Humboldt High School class of 2012 gathered with family, friends, teachers and administrators in the school gymnasium to celebrate their accomplishments at graduation, Class President Zoetta Hildreth reminded them that it was just the beginning of lifetime of good things that have yet to come.

The "Vocal Hero" karaoke contest wrapped up on April 9 at Prairie Meadows. The finals of the popular annual contest were heavily attended by folks eager to watch the 10 finalists battle it out as God intended - for cash prizes.

I was born at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge almost 60 years ago and raised in Bode by a rabidly anti-Fort Dodge family.