Diesel prices hit truckers, railroads

September 12, 2026

A surge in diesel fuel prices, which pushed them to about $6 a gallon in the last week has hammered the ledger books of trucking companies and railroads. Companies say they have no choice but…

Hear Ye, Hear Ye

FARNHAMVILLE — For one afternoon next weekend, visitors to Farnhamville City Park may find themselves surrounded by knights, magicians, fantasy…

‘Survivor Tree’ artwork received

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack, an artistic “gift of gratitude” was presented to…

Tickets on sale for the ‘Birthday Club’

WEBSTER CITY — Tickets are now on sale for Webster City Community Theatre’s upcoming production of “Birthday Club,” a comedy…

Iowa Central firefighting students honor 9/11 first responders

IOWA CITY — Both Iowa and Iowa State started the season with big wins. Now things ramp up in Week 2. For the 73rd time in history, the 22nd ranked Hawkeyes (1-0 overall) and the Cyclones (1-0) will meet as part of the Cy-Hawk Series. Game time is set for 6:30 p.m. inside Kinnick…

TOUGH OUTING

Dodgers ride fast start

HIGHLAND, Kan. - The No. 14 Iowa Central football team will become road warriors over the…

Long road trip ahead for Tritons

Editorial

Flu shots provide potentially lifesaving protection

Just about everyone has called in sick at some point, saying they had the flu when they were sniffling, sneezing, maybe running a fever and generally feeling lousy. Those symptoms definitely add up to an illness, but the problem is not really the flu. Influenza, as it is properly known, is much, much worse.…

A whole generation of Americans can remember exactly where they were and what they were doing…

Sept. 11 is a day of remembrance

A new school year is fully underway. We’re guessing that students all across the area went…

Unsung heroes keep our schools functioning

The roping and riding that will make up the 2026 edition of the Dayton Labor Day…

Dayton Rodeo fun has started

Local Lifestyle

House divided

It is more than just a game. It is a tradition that splits Iowa…

This fall, Iowa landowners are asked to help track monarch migration

Enjoying the ‘Rhythm of the Rain’ by the Cascades

The Cave Band revived

22 countries have mandatory voting. Should the U.S. adopt this policy?

Local Business

Newest owner of Studio Fusion views creativity as universal human trait

Ernst honors ShinyTop Brewing

From India to Iowa

FDIC data: Strong banks support Iowa’s economy

Lifestyle Briefs

Lehigh Methodist to hold Second Sunday Supper

LEHIGH — Lehigh United Methodist Church will hold its Second Sunday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the church, 386 Spencer Hill St., Lehigh. The menu includes pulled pork sandwich or hot dogs, salad, dessert and drink for a freewill offering. Dine in or carry out. There will also be ice…

PICA to meet Tuesday and Thursday

Federated Garden Club to meet Tuesday

Kendall Young Library announces adult programs

News Brief

No paper Monday due to the holiday

The Messenger will not be published on Monday in commemoration of the Labor Day holiday. Check www.messengernews.net over the weekend for breaking news. The office will be open normal hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The Messenger will resume publication on Tuesday.

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