Fort Dodge hoop teams return home for a pair
The Fort Dodge basketball teams are hoping to turn the tide this week during a three-game stretch. The Dodgers host Marshalltown on Tuesday and Mason City on ...
Three-game week again for Gael basketball squads
As the year inches closer to the postseason, basketball squads have packed schedules preparing for the final run. Both Gael teams have another ...
Parochial schools serve area well
There has been a Catholic school system in Fort Dodge for almost as long as this town has been in existence. There are other towns in the area The Messenger serves ...
Progress 2026 sections begin today
As the holiday season draws to a close each year, The Messenger’s writing staff embarks on a challenging adventure — producing a ...
Pieces of Glass by Jim
Start your engines
The Fort Dodge Recreation Department is revving it up with another Mario Kart video game tournament this month. It is a followup to last ...
City, Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods receive awards
Webster City barber Russ Chelesvig to surrender his shears
Treasury, IRS issue guidance on additional first year depreciation deduction
CCS athletic department pancake breakfast is today
Community Christian School Athletic Department is holding a Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. today in the school gym, 2406 9 1/2 Ave. S. The menu is all you can ...
Adult Winter Reading Challenge at the Fort Dodge Public Library
Northwest Iowa League of Cities announces high school senior scholarships
Two new police officers added in Fort Dodge
Two new Fort Dodge police officers were introduced to the City Council Monday evening. They are Hogan Henrich and Damir Kuzek. They fill vacancies in the ...
Blood drives set in Webster Co.
Area students make ISU President’s List
Anne Hankel
Anne M. Hankel, 69, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her home. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Friday, ...
