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FD Area Chamber of Commerce is tracking key legislative issues
February 6, 2011 As a service to the community, The Messenger and the Fort Dodge Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee are making an effort to keep you informed about issues that may have local impact. more »»
‘Know Your 5’ heart health event is Feb. 19
February 6, 2011 Trinity Regional Medical Center’s fourth annual community heart health educational event will be held at Trinity on Feb. 19. This year the event is open to both adult men and women. more »»
Berryhill Center launches new program
January 30, 2011 It is estimated that one in four adults suffer with a mental illness. Unfortunately, some of those individuals have no means of receiving the help they need without traveling a long distanc. more »»
Can Iowa agriculture survive climate change?
January 23, 2011 As world population grows and nations increase standards of living, demands for food, feed, fiber and fuel are increasing. more »»
Meet Superintendent Douglas Van Zyl
January 16, 2011 Serving as the new superintendent and a new citizen to Fort Dodge, people often stop me to inquire about a project, program, or something heard in a past conversation regarding Fort Dodge Community... more »»
19th Annual Hospice Ball is Feb. 5
January 9, 2011 Nineteen years ago when the idea of having a hospice ball to market our local hospice program to the Fort Dodge community was suggested, most people only understood that the word “hospice” had ... more »»
Fort Dodge mayor offers his thoughts for the new year
January 2, 2011 Dear fellow citizens of Fort Dodge: As 2010 comes to a close, I want to wish you and your family a Happy New Year. more »»
Preview of the 2011 legislative session
January 2, 2011 On Nov. 2, Iowans spoke forcefully. more »»
Board members stand by Hagey
December 26, 2010 Dear past, present and future supporters, friends of the Humane Society of North Central Iowa, also known as Almost Home and concerned citizens: By now, most of you are aware that there has been a... more »»
Let’s all work toward a cancer-free 2011
December 26, 2010 Rising food prices and a struggling economy can make people feel they have little control over their own well-being. These feelings can be heightened during the holidays. more »»
Understanding ankle pain
December 19, 2010 The ability to exercise on a regular basis is important for health maintenance, weight reduction and cardiovascular health. more »»
Shakin’ it for the scholarships
December 12, 2010 What better way to raise funds for a great cause than dance the night away? Mark your calendars for Jan, 28 (a Friday). Beginning at 7 p.m. and continuing until 7 a.. more »»
Handling grief during the holidays is hard
December 5, 2010 On Dec. 19, 1999, my niece and nephew, Brian and Michelle Pace were killed in a car accident while driving home from our family Christmas. more »»
Stop Diabetes campaign is important to everyone
November 28, 2010 Stop Diabetes is the American Diabetes Association’s movement to end the devastating toll that diabetes takes on the lives of millions of individuals across our nation. more »»
Why give thanks for Alzheimer’s?
November 25, 2010 Each year on the fourth Thursday in November we get together with family and friends to celebrate and give thanks for all we hav. more »»
Palliative care helps seriously ill patients cope
November 21, 2010 Between 1900 and 2000, life expectancy in the United States rose from 47 to 77 years — equivalent to the gain in longevity between the Stone Age, more than 10,000 years ago, and 1900. more »»
Christmas Tree lighting on City Square is Nov. 29
November 21, 2010 On Nov. 29, around 5 p.m. more »»
American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout
November 14, 2010 Are you thinking about quitting smoking but not sure you’re ready to take the plunge? Maybe the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout is for you. more »»
2010 Holiday Showcase opens Friday at Trolley Center
November 14, 2010 Now I get it! It’s how the planet, the sun, the moon and all the stars line up that makes April and November so titillating. more »»
Character Counts! is hugely important
November 7, 2010 It’s big. It’s really big. And every year it gets bigger. What is it? National Character Counts! Week. This year more than 5 million youths celebrated in 51 countries. more »» |
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