THE FINAL NOTE

November 2, 2026

Larry Mitchell, who was the driving force behind musical theater in Fort Dodge for about 42 years, died Friday night. His death was confirmed by friends and several organizations, including Comedia Musica Players, the theater…

2026 general election is here

After months of campaigning, the 2026 general election has arrived. In Webster County, voters can cast their ballots from 8:30…

Sand, Muhlbauer rally local Dems

Rob Sand and Dave Muhlbauer were back in Fort Dodge Saturday, working to motivate Democratic volunteers in the final days…

No one injured in weekend fire

An especially smoky fire heavily damaged a garage in Fort Dodge Saturday night. No one was injured. The cause was…

Mark Davis — Navy, Army National Guard: Fort Dodge man served twice in Kuwait

Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Nov. 6, 2025, edition of The Messenger. Mark Davis did something during…

Gala event will support Honor Flight

A night of dining and dancing is planned to help raise money to send veterans to Washington, D.C., aboard the…

Local Sports

FITTING FINALE

Cael Hansen did it again. The Fort Dodge senior clocked a faster mark every…

Humboldt trio in Top-50

MIAMI, Okla. - The 13th-ranked Iowa Central football team reached the six-win mark with a 36-34…

Tritons outlast NE Oklahoma A&M

Third-ranked Iowa Central handled business here Saturday afternoon at the Region 11-B Tournament. The Tritons swept…

Third-ranked Tritons roll

Editorial

Make your voice heard on Election Day

Election Day is nearly here. On Tuesday, thousands of people will go to the polls to decide who will lead our nation, state and county. And voters will also decide the fate of a proposed state constitutional amendment that would require a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature to increase the income tax. The…

People across Iowa will set their clocks back one hour tonight because of Daylight Saving Time.…

The time has come to end Daylight Saving Time

Unlike most holidays, Halloween really has no serious purpose. It's primarily an opportunity for harmless, child-oriented…

Let’s keep Halloween fun

Fairly and correctly administering the law was a form of public service that Mark Cady turned…

Chief justice’s legacy to be honored

Local Lifestyle

Laughs, Lyrics and Love: Fort Dodge Senior High — 'Cactus Pass'

Combine elements of a Shakespearean romance with an old time Appalachian family feud then…

Laughs, Lyrics and Love: Manson Northwest Webster — 'Polecat Hayride'

The Comedia Musica Players will present their annual fall musical, “Come From Away,” on Nov. 12-14…

Comedia Musica will present 'Come From Away'

Vigil: Families honor loved ones who died by violence

Should the U.S. stop switching between daylight saving and standard time?

Local Business

Brew Travel Center opening Nov. 16

Sole of the community

Snell Settlement Services eases the process of home buying

Serving Fort Dodge since 1963

Lifestyle Briefs

Michael Charles will perform at Byron’s on Sunday

POMEROY — Michael Charles and his band will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Byron’s, 112 S Main St., Pomeroy. Charles is in the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame under the “Master Blues Artist” category, a 10 times Grammy-elected artist and a long-time touring artist performing at Byron’s in Pomeroy for

Joel Wernimont will perform at Fonda Arts Center

Kendall Young Library will close for Thanksgiving weekend

KYL adult programs scheduled for November

News Brief

CDA meeting set for Nov. 12

The Catholic Daughters Court 216 New Member Initiation Mass will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 12 at Holy Trinity Church, 2501 Sixth Ave. N. (NOTE: change of location for Mass). Mass will be followed by dinner at the Corpus Christi Center, 403 N. Eighth St., a special presentation of Veterans Honor Quilts

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