IT’S GO TIME
Gael girls advance to regional semis
St. Edmond head girls coach CJ Tracy summed up a 52-40 victory over Baxter here Tuesday night with four simple words. “We found a way,” ...
Officials’ DC trip is worthwhile
Visiting Washington, D.C. is always a fascinating experience. The Capitol, the White House, the Supreme Court building, the towering Washington Monument and even ...
Is your family eligible?
For those area families that have a long, proud history of farming the land, it is not too early to think about the 2026 Century Farm and ...
From Palace to Prophecy
Karl King Band announces February concert
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will open its 2026 indoor season on Sunday with a concert beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Fort Dodge ...
Small Business Task Force offers helping hand
Allers retires after long architecture career
Wright County development leader receives scholarship
Historical Society to hold open house
The Webster County Historical Society will hold an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday in Room 143 at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. The theme ...
Pancake supper will be held Tuesday at St. Mark’s
Garden Club to meet Tuesday
No paper Monday due to the holiday
The Messenger will not be published on Monday in commemoration of the Presidents Day holiday. The Messenger office will be open Monday during normal business hours: ...
Dayton Community Club plans fundraiser
State Patrol plans enforcement effort
William Darby
William “Bill” Levi Darby, 83, of Duncombe, IA, died Sunday, February 15, 2026, at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. A private inurnment ...
