For five days, visitors experienced livestock shows, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment and children playing in the Kids Zone during the Webster County Fair. What many didn't see was what happened after the gates closed Sunday…
Rec leader and businessman Calvert dies
Larry Calvert, a Fort Dodge insurance agency owner who had a leading role in guiding local parks and recreation programs…
Centennial celebration for Bell’s Mill Park is Saturday
STRATFORD — It's been 100 years since the Bell’s Mill Park was given to Hamilton County as a county park.…
Go and Do: July 31, 2026
In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Fort Dodge Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SATURDAY at 11 N.…
Rockwell City to celebrate 150 years
ROCKWELL CITY — Rockwell City will have a big birthday celebration this weekend. The Calhoun County community will mark 150…
Fatal shooting determined to be in self defense
The July 24 shooting that claimed the life of a Fort Dodge man was determined to be an act of…
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Local Sports
Area softball players land on all-state teams
Four Messenger-area softball players were named first team all-state by the Iowa Girls Coaches…
SE's Bartlett picked for all-star series
PEAK PERFORMERS
The all-Twin Lakes Conference baseball first team featured three members from regular season league champion Emmetsburg,…
TLC athletes honored in baseball, softball
Editorial
Patience needed during busy road work season
Just when local drivers think they have seen enough orange signs, barricades and road cones they are presented with some more of them. Two more road projects have been added to what is already a robust year for construction projects. Iowa Highway 7, the heavily traveled route between Fort Dodge and Manson, is closed…
The 2026 Girls State Softball Tournament did not end exactly the way the St. Edmond Gaels…
Work of many led to softball tourney’s success
Summer has long been considered the season for fun. The sun is out, and school is…
Join the ranks of blood donors
One of summer’s most enjoyable events gets underway today. The Girls State Softball Tournament will be…
State softball returns to Fort Dodge
Local Lifestyle
Travis Tritt to headline 2026 Fort Dodge Country Jam
In 2024, Shellabration Inc. conducted an online survey to find out who local country…
The final concert of this 2026 summer season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of…
Final Karl King Band summer concert is Sunday
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will present a special concert on Sunday…
Karl King Band salutes noted composers
Searching for ticks following an outing is something many don’t do, but should, according to Angela…
Keeping safe from tick-borne diseases
Local Business
Woodruff Construction celebrates 70 years of building Iowa’s communities
La Bonita Bar & Grill opens in downtown Webster City
Antique clock returned to WCF Bank
MidAmerican Energy proposes Iowa natural gas rate adjustment
Lifestyle Briefs
Catholic Daughters to meet Aug. 13, RSVP requested
The Catholic Daughters Court 216 kick-off meeting will be held on Aug. 13, at the Corpus Christi Center beginning with Mass at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, social time, and a business meeting. Remember to use your invitation card to invite a friend to come with you. Members who would like to attend, please
KYL adult programs for July
KYL to hold teen events
KYL children’s events scheduled
News Brief
Animal adoption group to mark birthday
Stay Wild Rescue, the organization that helps unclaimed animals from the pound find a new home, will celebrate its birthday Saturday with a public event. It will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lizard Creek Ranch, 1762 Johnson Ave. It will feature food trucks, vendors and enrichment activities for dogs and cats.…
Man charged in propane torch attack
Fort Dodge council to consider improvements plan
Blood drive set for Friday
Obituaries
Dennis Altman
Mass Mon. Aug. 3 10:30 AM at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish - St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. Visitation will start at 9:00 AM Mon. www.lentzfuneralhome.com.