Changes in Iowa’s property tax system that were approved in the waning hours of this year’s legislative session were supported by Republican candidates and criticized by their Democratic opponents during a Tuesday evening forum in…
Rezoning hearing exposes development divide
Questions about what would be built on nearly 64 acres surrounding Marker 126 divided speakers at a two-hour public hearing…
Taking Center Stage with Eli Johnson
The path that Eli Johnson would end up taking in high school was just on a whim, but it was…
Flood damage closes two River Road bridges
DAYTON — Heavy rain and flooding have washed away portions of River Road and damaged two bridges near Iowa Highway…
125 years of reading and learning
In 1901, a group of Fort Dodge women got together to study anything related to art, poetry and literature. On…
House, recorder candidates to take questions
Area residents will have a chance to hear from candidates for the state House of Representatives and Webster County recorder…
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Local Sports
Palmer ready for state
By DANA BECKER dbecker@messengernews.net WAUKEE - Sometime this week, Chloe Palmer’s career as a…
EAGLE GROVE — The Humboldt girls cross country team grabbed both the individual and team championship…
Wildcat girls win in EG
DES MOINES — The Fort Dodge swim team came away with seven victories in a triangular…
Dodgers win in the pool
EAGLE GROVE — Algona placed three runners inside the Top-10 and placed third at the Eagle…
Algona boys 3rd at EG
Editorial
Voting requires research
For the last year, Iowans have been immersed in numerous political campaigns for Congress, the governor's office, the state legislature and various county offices. A lot of people may feel like they have been bombarded by non-stop political ads. With the general election less than 30 days away, the campaigning will shift into what…
It’s hard to imagine facing an Iowa winter without a warm coat. Sadly, some area kids…
Support Coats for Kids this fall
National 4-H Week, which begins Sunday and concludes Saturday, is a good time to celebrate the…
4-H is about helping youths achieve
The late Rev. Al Henderson had a habit of wrapping up conversations by saying, "Carry on."…
Pay It Forward Friday to honor Henderson’s legacy
Local Lifestyle
Disco at Decker coming to Iowa Central
Bell bottoms, sequins and platform shoes will have a place at Decker Auditorium when…
The Friends of the Fort Dodge Library announce this fall’s installment of the Brown Bag Briefings.…
Brown Bag Briefing topics planned
WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs throughout the month of October. Special…
Adult programs planned at Kendall Young Library
WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library Children’s Department will hold a variety of programs in October.…
Children’s programs offered at Kendall Young Library in October
Local Business
Obria Medical Clinics celebrates grand opening in Fort Dodge
First Bank announces opening of new Eagle Grove Office
Stewart Memorial Hospital to host EMPOW’HER Women’s Wellness Event
From manicures to tattoos
Lifestyle Briefs
Catholic Daughters to meet Thursday
The Catholic Daughters Court 216 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Corpus Christi Center. Mass will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, speaker Jane Klingson Morlan, a cancer wig specialist for UnityPoint, and a business meeting. Bring winter coats, socks, blankets, etc. for CDA's November project. Members who…
KYL to hold teen events in October
Friends of Kendall Young sale set
Harcourt Library to hold craft workshop
News Brief
Reptiles & Amphibians at Discovery Center
Jim White, The Natural Naturalist, will be at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center at 10 a.m. today. He will bring live reptiles and amphibians for a hands-on opportunity to learn about these creatures. The Discovery Center is located at 20 N. First St. in Fort Dodge.
Merrill scholarship winners announced
Local jazz band season starts tonight
Jensen named to Dean’s List
Obituaries
Andy Birkland
Andy Birkland passed away on June 23, 2026, in Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Myra Birkland, and beloved wife, Janice. He is survived by his daughters, Dianna of Spring, Texas, and Andrea of Austin, Texas. He will be remembered with love by his family and all who…