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Notification
June 20, 2013 Almost two months after it debuted, the Wireless Emergency Notification System has proved to be a valuable tool when it comes to alerting Webster County to different emergencies. more »»
Styx’s Young ready to fire up FD
June 20, 2013 Shellabration marks the first time Styx has played in Fort Dodge, but it’s a return trip for guitarist James “JY” Young. more »»
Board moves to hold Juilfs at fault
June 20, 2013 POMEROY — The former administrator of the Pomeroy Care Center is facing licensing penalties related to a 2011 incident when the facility housed a registered sex offender. more »»
Iowa Assessments show FDCSD student growth
June 20, 2013 Fort Dodge Community School District students performed well on the yearly Iowa Assessments and continue to show growth. more »» 
What to do with Expo?
June 19, 2013 The former Expo Pool site should become a neighborhood park with a walking path and a playground, people who live nearby told Fort Dodge officials and a consultant Tuesday night. more »»
Coleman named Webster Co. attorney
June 19, 2013 The Webster County Board of supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of a new Webster County attorney Tuesday. more »»
Senators, CJ execs talk job training
June 19, 2013 By BILL SHEA bshea@messengernews.net About 600 construction workers are entering the final stages of assembling the $320 million CJ Bio America plant west of Fort Dodge. more »»
Arts ed in Iowa discussed
June 19, 2013 The arts have a place in the Iowa Core, according to Rosanne Malek, Iowa Department of Education consultant. more »» 
Aronia advocate includes FD in 99-county Iowa tour
June 19, 2013 Andrew Pittz planted an aronia bush at the Fort Museum Tuesday — stop No. 63 on his quest to plant at least one of the berry-bearing perennials in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. more »»
Market on Central gets grant
June 19, 2013 A federal grant has been awarded to help pay for future operations of Market on Central, leaders of a downtown Fort Dodge group learned Tuesday. The U.. more »»
A Victorian evening
June 19, 2013 The front lawn of the Smeltzer House was alive with activity Tuesday evening, much like it might have been when one of the home’s namesakes, Ann Smeltzer, was a young girl nearly a century ago. more »» 
Strutting their canine stuff
June 17, 2013 Plenty of familiar breeds were on display alongside more unusual ones at the Fort Dodge Kennel Club AKC All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trials Sunday. more »» 
Major facility improvements are underway at St. Edmond
June 17, 2013 St. Edmond Catholic School will see major improvements on its facilities this summer. According to Monsignor Kevin McCoy, interim St. Edmond president, work will take place throughout the building. more »»
Deman, guide for St. Edmond youths, heads to Rome
June 17, 2013 In 2009, the Rev. Shane Deman completed seminary studies in Rome. The newly ordained Catholic priest received his first parish assignment from Bishop R. more »»
Auto history on display in FD
June 17, 2013 Rare antique cars paid a visit to the Fort Museum Monday mornin. more »» 
Soggy Summerfest still fun
June 15, 2013 EAGLE GROVE — The early afternoon showers and thunderstorms Saturday did little to keep away a determined crowd away from Summerfest. more »» 
River Days returns
June 15, 2013 LEHIGH — There was only one person asked to stay away from the annual Lehigh River Days celebration Saturday morning. That character would be a certain Mr. Rain. Everyone else was, of course. welcome. more »» 
Festival focuses on community
June 15, 2013 HUMBOLDT — Art was in the air at John Brown Park in Humboldt Saturday morning as artisans from across Iowa took part in the annual Humboldt Area Arts Festival. more »»
Sac City Museum will celebrate building’s 100th birthday party
June 15, 2013 SAC CITY — The Sac City Museum will celebrate the 100th birthday of the W. B. Wayt and Son building from 1 to 4 p.m. on July 4. more »» 
Lessons in safety
June 14, 2013 Twenty-two young Fort Dodge citizens graduated from Fort Dodge Safety Camp Friday. The five-day program held at Duncombe Elementary concluded with a final class and ceremony. more »»
Funds help SBDC meet deficit
June 14, 2013 Facing a shortfall between funding periods, the Small Business Development Center has received $13,000 in additional funds from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offic. more »» 
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