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20th annual Pumpkins and Ponies

HUMBOLDT — The 20th annual Pumpkins and Ponies event Oct. 11-12 will enable people to escape from clocks, calendars and screens to spend a fall ...

Otho Betterment chili cook-off and Bloody Mary contest is today

Daybreak Rotary chili supper is today

E-edition paper Monday due to the holiday

The Messenger will not publish a physical paper on Monday in commemoration of the Columbus Day holiday. There will be an e-edition. Check www.messengernews.net ...

Weather Service warns of fire risk

More charges filed against mother in abuse case

Michael Mericle

Michael “Mike” David Mericle, 76, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025, ...

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