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To whom it may concern, 

I'm writing this e-mail in support of the Fort Dodge Regional Airport, which as you know has 

seen significant increases in the last two years in air travel. As a small business owner we 

rely on our airport. However I feel that with the addition of Cargill and CZ America to our 

Ag Park, and with further expansion in the talking stages there will be an even higher 

demand for air travel in Fort Dodge. There is a lot of investment in economic development 

here in Fort Dodge that we believe is only the beginning. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my e-mail. 

Sincerely, 

Jeffrey Halter 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Bob Wood [bobwood@frontiernet.net] 

Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 10:55 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Fort Dodge Iowa Airport Service 

Fort Dodge, Iowa is on a roll bringing ne\N business and industry to our area along with a strong revitalization effort of 

our main corridor, downtown, hospital, trails and parks, and much, much more. We need to keep air quality air service 

for this city and region. Many people, business, industry, and even NFL players use our airport. Business, pleasure, 

family, and friends all use this airport as a gateway to major cities around the country. I urge you to keep this important 

service to our community so we it can help us continue our vital work to grow our population and economy well into the 

future. See further reasons below! 

Sincerely, 

Bob Wood 

Fort Dodge, Iowa 

Boardings at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport have increased significantly from 2010 to 2011. In the first 5 months of 

2010, there were 2,474 boardings. During the first 5 months of 2011, there were 4,358 boardings. Every indication 

predicts that this trend will continue. 

*t* Nestle-Purina, Boehringer-lngelheim, Georgia Pacific, CertainTeed, Trinity Regional Medical Center, Iowa Central 

Community College, Silgan, and C & S Products are some of the international companies that rely on the Fort Dodge 

Regional Airport. 

*t* In addition, Cargill, the world's largest grain company, recently announced that it will locate a plant in Fort 

Dodge. This multi-national company's sales are world- wide, and it is essential that Fort Dodge be able to provide air 

service for not only Cargill, but for the additional business that will be generated as a result of Cargill being in Fort 

Dodge. 

<* It is estimated that Cargill alone will use 150,000 bushels of corn per day. At the current price of $7.00 per bushel, 

that will be an additional $1,050,000 injected into our local economy each day. We must have an airport that will 

provide service to the region in order to support this growth. 

*** Fort Dodge is an agricultural, industrial, retail, educational and medical hub for northwest Iowa. The closest large 

airport is located in Des Moines, over 100 miles from Fort Dodge. There is also an airport in Sioux City, Iowa, over 130 

miles from Fort Dodge. The Fort Dodge Regional Airport serves a large geographical area and must continue to do so. 

*> Businesses and residents in Fort Dodge, Iowa, rely heavily on the Fort Dodge Regional Airport for commercial and 

private air service. Air traffic has increased substantially in the past year. There are a number of very significant 

businesses in the region that sell their products throughout the United States and internationally. It is criticaJ that 

these businesses have efficient transportation for their employees, customers and management. 

*> I strongly support the Federal Essential Air Service Program, designed to ensure that rural areas have a link to the 

national transportation system. Iowa has the richest soil in this country, and thus, is a major component in our 

country's food chain. It is absolutely necessary that Fort Dodge maintain its connection to the middle and end 

markets of these products, both nationally and internationally. 
Look at the important projects we have going on or completed recently. We are on the move: 

$320 million - C.J. America at the Ag Park - 180 new jobs 

$ 180 million - Cargill - renovating former Tate & Lyle plant - 80 new jobs 

$50 million - Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrades paid for by Ag Park businesses 

$38 million - Friendship Haven constniction 

$36 million - Fort Dodge Middle School / Junior High 

$17 million- Boehringer Ingelheim expansion - 70 new jobs 

$9 million - Trinity Regional Hospital Cancer Center 

$9 million - Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center 

$4.0 million - Kohl's Property - 130 new jobs 

$3.0 million - C & S Products - 5 new jobs 

$1 million - Land O'Lakes renovation - 40 jobs saved 

$667 million - 505 jobs guaranteed with additional likely 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Sharon Heun [sheun@Bank-Northwest.com] 

Sent: Monday, November 07. 2011 9:48 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Fort Dodge, Iowa Airport 

Good morning. I would like to show my support for the Fort Dodge Regional Airport as this is an airport I along with 

several other business people in our community utilize often throughout the year. Businesses and residents throughout 

Northwest Iowa rely heavily on the Fort Dodge Regional Airport for commercial and private air service. The number of 

passengers has increased significantly within the past year and it would be an absolute shame if our community lost the 

service. There are several companies within our community, Cargill, Nestle Purina, Boehringer-lngelheim, Georgia 

Pacific, CertainTeed, C & S Products, etc who rely heavily on the FD Regional Airport for air services. Please continue to 

support our growing community. Thank you. 

Sharon K. Heun 

Ag / Commercial Lender 

Northwest Bank 

10 North 29th Street 

Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 

Direct: 515-955-1176 

Fax:515-955-3360 

sheun @ bank-northwest.com 

www.Bank-Northwest.com 

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From: Mitch Craigmile [craigmilem@bvu.edu] 

Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 10:49 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Fort Dodge, Iowa Airport 

Fort Dodge is a hub for the businesses and people in the area. While the population is not higher, the need to engage in 

agricultural commerce is essential. Your support of continued commercial air service to Fort Dodge is of primary 

importance to sustaining the growth in the area. 

Kindest regards, 

Mitch Craigmile 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Patsy S. Guinn [PSGuinn@citizenscu.com] 

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 9:43 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Airport 

I sincerely hope the Fort Dodge Airport remains open. My family uses it frequently to come here from California. It is just 

a blessing not to have to travel to pick everyone up. When I lived in California I used it at least 4 times a year and was so 

nice for my children to not have to drive. Everyone who comes to visit me always comments on the cleanliness and 

wonderful service. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and I always here the comment wish the big airports were like this. 

Hopefully we will keep our wonderful airport. Patti Guinn Farnhamville, Iowa 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Thompson, Sue [THOMPSS@ihs.org] 

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 2:52 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Fort Dodge Air Service 

Businesses and residents in Fort Dodge, \owa, rely heavily on the Fort Dodge Regional Airport for commercial and 

private air service. Air traffic has increased substantially in the past year; there are a number of very significant 

businesses in the region that sell their products throughout the United States and internationally. It is critical that these 

businesses have efficient transportation for their employees, customers and management. 

• Boardings at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport have increased significantly from 2010 to 2011. In the first 5 months of 2010, there were 

2,474 boardings; during the first 5 months of 2011, there were 4,358 boardings. Every indication predicts that this trend will continue. 

• Nestle-Purina, Boehringer-lngelheim, Georgia Pacific, Certainteed, Trinity Regional Medical Center, Iowa Central Community College, 

Silgan, C & S Products are some of the international companies that rely on the Fort Dodge Regional Airport. 

•:• In addition, Cargill, the world's largest grain company, recently announced that it will locate a plant in Fort Dodge. This multi-national 

company's sales are world- wide, and it is essential that Fort Dodge be able to provide air service for not only Cargill, but for the 

additional business that will be generated as a result of Cargill being in Fort Dodge. 

• It is estimated that Cargill alone will use 150,000 bushels of corn per day. At the current price of $7.00 per bushel, that will be an 

additional $1,050,000 injected into our local economy each day. We must have an airport that will provide service to the region in order 

to support this growth. 

• Fort Dodgp is an agricultural, industrial, retail, educational and medical hub for northwest Iowa. The closest large airport is located in Des 

Moines, over 100 miles from Fort Dodge. There is also an airport in Sioux City, Iowa, but that is over 130 miles from Fort Dodge. The Fort 

Dodge Regional Airport serves a large geographical area and must continue to do so. 

I Strongly support the Federal Essential Air Service Program, designed to ensure that rural areas have a link to the 

national transportation system. Iowa has the richest soil in this country, and thus, is a major component in our country's 

food chain. It is absolutely necessary that Fort Dodge maintain its connection to the middle and end markets of these 

products, both nationally and internationally. 

Sincerely, 

Susan K. Thompson 

President & CEO 

Trinity Health Systems and Trinity Regional Medical Center 

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From: Amy Kersten Bruno [director@fortdodgechamber.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 10:52 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Fort Dodge, Iowa Chamber of Commerce supports EAS 

fVovember4, 2011 

To: DOT/Essential Air Service 

From: Fort Dodge Area Chamber of Commerce 

Businesses and residents in Fort Dodge, Iowa, rely heavily on the Fort Dodge Regional Airport for commercial and 

private air service. Air traffic has increased substantially in the past year; there are a number of very significant 

businesses in the region that sell their products throughout the United States and internationally. It is critical that these 

businesses have efficient transportation for their employees, customers and management. 

•I* Boardings at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport have increased significantly from 2010 to 2011. In the first 5 months of 2010, there were 

2,474 boardings; during the first 5 months of 2011, there were 4,358 boardings. Every indication predicts that this trend will continue. 

• Nestle-Purina, Boehringer-lngelheim, Georgia Pacific, Certainteed, Trinity Regional Medical Center, Iowa Central Community College, 

Silgan, C&S Products are some of the international companies that rely on the Fort Dodge Regional Airport. 

• In addition, Cargill, the world's largest grain company, recently announced that it will locate a plant in Fort Dodge. This multi-national 

company's sales are world- wide, and it is essential that Fort Dodge be able to provide air service for not only Cargill, but for the 

additional business that will be generated as a result of Cargill being in Fort Dodge. 

• It is estimated that Cargill alone will use 150,000 bushels of corn per day. At the current price of $7.00 per bushel, that will be an 

additional $1,050,000 injected into our local economy each day. We must have an airport that will provide service to the region in order 

to support this growth. 

• Fort Dodge is an agricultural, industrial, retail, educational and medical hub for northwest Iowa. The closest large airport is located in Des 

Moines, over 100 miles from Fort Dodge. There is also an airport in Sioux City, Iowa, but that is over 130 miles from Fort Dodge. The Fort 

Dodge Regional Airport serves a large geographical area and must continue to do so. 

I Strongly support the Federal Essential Air Service Program, designed to ensure that rural areas have a link to the 

national transportation system. Iowa has the richest soil in this country, and thus, is a major component in our country's 

food chain. It is absolutely necessary that Fort Dodge maintain its connection to the middle and end markets of these 

products, both nationally and internationally. 

Kind regards. 

Amy Kersten Bruno 

Executive Director 

Fort Dodge Area Chamber of Commerce 

1406 Central Avenue 

Fort Dodge, lA 50501 

www.fortdodgechamber.com 

Ph: 515.955.5500 

Fax: 515.955.3245 

Cell: 574.274.0318 or 515.302.1846