STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Successful run for FDMX Spring Classic
Believe it or not, hardly a rain drop hit the racers during the Fort Dodge Motocross Spring Classic at Sports Park Raceway over the ...
It’s time to honor EMS providers
In Webster County and all across America, teams of dedicated professionals stand ready to render medical assistance in emergencies. For some, this is their career. ...
Postal Service should not be privatized
As we Americans celebrate the 250th birthday of our country this year, we ought to take a minute to appreciate an often maligned organization ...
The symbols of graduation
Country music, Iowa style, coming to Laramar
The Laramar Ballroom’s goal of supplying live entertainment to Fort Dodge and the surrounding area resumes with its annual spring show Friday, ...
Presidential Road Trips book talk at the Fort Dodge Public Library
Travel journalist and author Bill Clevlen will give a book talk at noon on Thursday at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. Clevlen will discuss his new ...
Frontier Days Volunteer Meeting is Sunday
‘Matilda Jr.’ auditions are Sunday and Monday
Nominations for Hometown Profiles sought
The Messenger is seeking nominations for its annual publication now called Hometown Profiles. Do you know someone who has an interesting story to tell? Perhaps ...
Fort Dodge man eludes police, then claims truck was stolen
Derailment reported in FD
Jeanne Ellen Bird
Jeanne Ellen Bird, 75, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at her home. A Celebration of Life and graveside service will be held at a later date. ...
