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Lauds Christmas display
December 15, 2012 To the editor: I’ve been reflecting on how many of our blessings we take for granted. more »»
A gift idea
December 14, 2012 To the editor: Give someone another chance on life. Save a family member or a whole family or a friend or friends, a neighbor, family pet. more »»
Supports Ag Show
December 12, 2012 To the editor: As an agricultural business owner, I was a vendor at the 11th annual Messenger-Farm News Ag Show that was held Dec 5 and 6 on the Iowa Central Community College campus. more »»
Christmas angel
December 12, 2012 To the editor: During one of my recent lunch-hour trips to Walmart, I threw my packages in the car and headed back to work. Just a few blocks away, I realized my purse had not made the trip. more »»
All I want for Christmas
December 10, 2012 To the editor: All I want for Christmas this year are Republicans with some backbone. We are being told that we are approaching a “fiscal cliff. more »»
Weighs in on street issues
December 8, 2012 Letter to the editor: The Nov. 27 letter to the editor expressed such perfect, “on the money” logic, I feel compelled to concur and sustain her views. more »»
Thanksgiving event succeeds
December 7, 2012 To the editor: The way people come together to help others really says a lot about a community. Curt Olson was a dedicated volunteer for the past four years helping us serve our Thanksgiving meal. more »»
A letter to say ‘thank you’
December 7, 2012 To the editor: It is now over a week since Thanksgiving and I had not yet observed any public “thank you” to the generous folks who put on the free Thanksgiving meals and the volunteers that help to... more »»
Enjoy the lights
December 5, 2012 To the editor: Here we are again — another year of my Christmas light display, the 28th year. more »»
Holiday Lighting is a success
December 3, 2012 To the editor: The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance would like to thank the many businesses, organizations and volunteers that helped with the annual Holiday Lighting. more »»
National Day of Service succeeds
December 2, 2012 To the editor: I want to personally thank everyone who donated items during our recent food, toy, clothing and cell phone drive. more »»
‘A class act by all’
November 29, 2012 To the editor: I wanted to take this opportunity to thank The Messenger for its great coverage of the Olympic swimmers and the clinic they put on for our youths. more »»
Questions city’s approach
November 27, 2012 To the editor: I cannot believe that the city is planning to put brick “bump outs” on yet another street (First Avenue North). They do nothing to make downtown Fort Dodge more inviting. more »»
A class says ‘thank you’
November 26, 2012 To the editor: As we graduate from the Fall Citizen’s Academy Class, we would like to thank the many businesses and organizations that provided our class with delicious meals each Tuesday night as... more »»
‘I had a thought’
November 26, 2012 To the editor: After retiring from nursing, I started volunteering at The Salvation Army. more »»
Angel Ride succeeds
November 23, 2012 To the editor: The Angel Ride to Save the Tatas finished up another awesome year. On Oct. more »»
YSC fundraiser a success
November 21, 2012 To the editor: On Nov. 10, Youth Shelter Care of North Central Iowa Inc. hosted its very first omelet breakfast fundraiser where Santa paid a visit for photos. more »»
Reflects on Jerry Patterson
November 21, 2012 To the editor: The baseball world feels emptier after I learned of the passing of Mr. Baseball, Jerry Patterson. more »»
Thanks for the great times
November 17, 2012 To the editor: This is an open letter to the management and staff at Hy-Vee and Applebee’s. more »»
Local vets treated well
November 17, 2012 To the editor: On the behalf of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1856 and all veterans in the greater Fort Dodge area, we would like to thank the businesses that provided free meals to veterans in hono... more »» |
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