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Biodiesel adds value to Iowa’s ag products
February 10, 2013 DES MOINES — Terry Murray, a pork producer and grain farmer in rural Storm Lake, said biodiesel helps keep his fleet of older farm machines running longer. more »»
USDA: No time to rest on biofuels success
February 10, 2013 DES MOINES – Iowa’s ag economy cannot afford to be satisfied with what it has achieved with biofuels, but to continue to create business opportunities that will bring its young people back to rural... more »» 
Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance buys a new home
February 3, 2013 The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance will move to a new headquarters in the heart of downtown by early spring. The Alliance has purchased a building at 24 N. Ninth St. more »»
Iowa Power Farm Show takes off
February 3, 2013 DES MOINES — People flowed through the doors by the score Tuesday morning as the 2013 Iowa Power Farming Show opened its three-day run. more »» 
Cellular Connect is part of a FD renaissance
January 27, 2013 The commercial renaissance that is changing the business landscape of Fort Dodge along Fifth Avenue South — the Corridor of Commerce — was a major reason Cellular Connect moved to this venue in... more »»
Program offered to aid startups
January 27, 2013 WEBSTER CITY —“Building a New Business In the 21st Century,” a program for present and potential owners of small businesses, will be held from 8:30 a.. more »»
Swine industry eyes profits if 2013 yields are up
January 27, 2013 DES MOINES — If there is adequate rainfall, and if there are trendline yields in corn and soybeans, then some profitability is expected to return to the swine industry, but not likely until later... more »»
ISU economist: Corn demand won’t bounce back very fast
January 27, 2013 OKOBOJI — 2012’s drought will continue to affect grain markets through most of 2013 and some profitability will return to the pork industry this year. more »»
Winter farminars set
January 27, 2013 AMES — Practical Farmers of Iowa has developed a free winter online seminar series in an effort to help farmers learn from each other without having to travel. more »» 
Design Two, Maxine’s move downtown
January 20, 2013 There was a time — just a few decades ago — when downtown Fort Dodge was the shopping hub of the city. more »» 
Great Western selected as best holiday planter
January 20, 2013 By EMILIE NELSON-JENSON emilie@messengernews.net Great Western Bank has been named the best display in the downtown planter project for the holiday/winter seaso. more »»
MidAmerican receives award
January 20, 2013 Edison Electric Institute has honored MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. subsidiaries MidAmerican Energy Co. more »»
Iowa Hospice changes name
January 20, 2013 Harden Healthcare, a Texas-based senior healthcare services provider with an office in Fort Dodge andoperations in 13 states, announced that its subsidiary, Iowa Hospice, will change its name to Iow... more »» 
Known for treat giving
January 20, 2013 HUMBOLDT — Dianne Andersen, a lifelong Humboldt area resident, is known for treats she bakes for friends and family. more »»
Entrepreneur Expo is Tuesday
January 13, 2013 For many people, part of the American Dream is the opportunity to be their own boss by starting a business. more »»
Webster City Federal to build new facility
January 13, 2013 WEBSTER?CITY?— Webster City Federal Savings Bank announced it will build a new facility at the corner of Superior Street and Fair Meadow Drive. more »» 
Weigh-in opens show season
January 13, 2013 GOWRIE — In a way, the Webster County Fair’s 2013 beef show was officially started on Sunda. more »»
Congress extends tax credits for wind, fuels
January 13, 2013 MILFORD — The bill Congress approved on Jan. more »» 
‘All About Fort Dodge’ highlights resources
January 6, 2013 The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance is leading the charge to build a prosperous future for Fort Dodge and Webster County. more »» |
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