The big building on Eighth Avenue South that was once the local office of Land O’Lakes will soon be a place where race cars will be stored and the administrative work for a local race…
Chase ends in crash
-Messenger photo by Bill Shea People look at a car that hit the garage at 2219 Third Ave. N. Wednesday…
Unique art for a cause
Looking for a Christmas gift that's guaranteed to get a laugh while supporting a great cause? The Fort Dodge Fine…
Haakenson received Purple Heart
During his time in South Vietnam, Steve Haakenson jumped out of helicopters and inched through tunnels in pursuit of an…
Meyer, Larson on track to return to Iowa House
State Rep. Ann Meyer appeared to be well on her way to winning her fifth term in office Tuesday. With…
Eldal leads in Webster County recorder’s race
Tina Eldal appeared to be on the path to winning the Recorder’s Office in the one contested race in Webster…
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Local Sports
Humboldt bows out in semifinals
CORALVILLE - The rubber match went to mighty Western Christian, but upstart Humboldt did…
REGION ROYALTY
For Bishop Garrigan, playing on a Thursday in November is nothing new. For North Union, this…
Garrigan, North Union target Dome
MOLINE, Ill. - The No. 17 Iowa Central women opened the season with a convincing 86-53…
Iowa Central women roll in season opener
Editorial
Hard work of governing must begin
The 2026 general election is over. Many folks will breathe a sigh of relief at that thought. We congratulate the winners of Tuesday's votes, and we challenge them to do two things. First, the easy challenge, for both the election winners and losers. Remove your yard signs and any other promotional materials you may…
Election Day is nearly here. On Tuesday, thousands of people will go to the polls to…
Make your voice heard on Election Day
People across Iowa will set their clocks back one hour tonight because of Daylight Saving Time.…
The time has come to end Daylight Saving Time
Unlike most holidays, Halloween really has no serious purpose. It's primarily an opportunity for harmless, child-oriented…
Let’s keep Halloween fun
Local Lifestyle
Laughs, Lyrics and Love: Fort Dodge Senior High — 'Cactus Pass'
Combine elements of a Shakespearean romance with an old time Appalachian family feud then…
Laughs, Lyrics and Love: Manson Northwest Webster — 'Polecat Hayride'
The Comedia Musica Players will present their annual fall musical, “Come From Away,” on Nov. 12-14…
Comedia Musica will present 'Come From Away'
Vigil: Families honor loved ones who died by violence
Local Business
Brew Travel Center opening Nov. 16
Sole of the community
Snell Settlement Services eases the process of home buying
Serving Fort Dodge since 1963
Lifestyle Briefs
Michael Charles will perform at Byron’s on Sunday
POMEROY — Michael Charles and his band will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Byron’s, 112 S Main St., Pomeroy. Charles is in the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame under the “Master Blues Artist” category, a 10 times Grammy-elected artist and a long-time touring artist performing at Byron’s in Pomeroy for
Joel Wernimont will perform at Fonda Arts Center
Kendall Young Library will close for Thanksgiving weekend
KYL adult programs scheduled for November
News Brief
FD Women’s Connection to meet Nov. 12
Fort Dodge Women's Connection invites all area women to a brunch at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave S. Tickets are $15 inclusive. The special feature will be Brian Bidleman, executive director for Beacon of Hope Ministries, who will be talking about the Beacon’s ministry and how it has changed…
CDA meeting set for Nov. 12
Trick or Treat in downtown Fort Dodge
Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday
Obituaries
Carole Hicks
Carole A. Hicks, 84, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 3, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday November 6, 2026, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Farnhamville with Pastor Aaron Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow in Reading Township Cemetery in Farhnamville. There will be a…