There’s a phrase in the journalism world that best describes what we’re all about at the Dodge County Independent. As the phrase goes, “We’re hyper-local news.”
And that’s a good thing for you. We’re able to provide a niche that can be very difficult to find anywhere else.

After a decade in the news business, primarily writing hard news stories, I’ve seen, written about, and heard a lot of negative stories.
No complaints, I love what I do. But sometimes it can be hard to see the good in humanity, especially intoday’s polarizing climate. Then, the other day, I saw the good in humanity right in front of me.

Grace Methodist Church in Kasson will host its 48th annual Jul Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7, The event is sponsored by the Grace Methodist Church Women, said Louise Anderson, although all church members help in putting it on. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The bazaar features a cookie walk, bake sale, crafts, Santa’s Workshop, and Granny’s Attic.

Have we forgotten Thanksgiving?
The holiday of giving thanks?
Or is the snow putting us in the mood
Of tinsel, lights and Santas?
 
Have we Forgotten Thanksgiving?
Do we take time to thank God?
Are we thankful for
family and friends
And our gifts from
 
Heaven above?
Have we put up of our lawn sign
That says
“Happy Thanksgiving to All”

BAPTIST
Anchor of Hope Church203 E. Main St., Dodge CenterA Seventh Day BaptistCongregationanchorofhopesdb.com10 a.m. Saturday,Worship Service11:30 a.m. Sabbath Schooldodgecentersdb.org• 374-6755

A former Dodge Center man made his initial appearance last week in Dodge County District Court, where he was charged with felony terroristic threats.
Michael Allen Hander, 50, now of St. Charles, was conditionally released without bail and is due back in court Jan. 29.

Oscar Julio Blas Tadeo – contempt of court - $10,000 bail
Aundrea Janon Taylor Douglas – FTA-pre-trial – body only
Oscar Michael Trevino – probation violation – body only
Kelly Lee Turner – probation violation – body only
Heber De Jesus Turniel Centeno – FTA-pre-trial – body only
Courtney Agnes Vondersitt – FTA-pre-trial – body only
David Emil Yost – probation violation – body only

Court newsDodge County
The following gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Nov. 17 — 24:
Dodge CountySheriff’s Office

Question: I can’t help but notice but it seems like a lot of people are following each other too close out on the highways. It’s been many years since I was in driver’s education but what is the recommendation for following distance?