SENIOR SEND-OFF
Triton women, Rajkovic fare well in Big Ole Open
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — The Iowa Central bowling teams were in action at the Big Ole Open/MIBC 1 here this past weekend at Garden Center ...
Sexton is right choice for USDA rural development job
It may not seem like it right now, but at some point the federal government will get back to work. When it does, an area man will be playing the lead role in ...
Fort Dodge, Kosovo relationship is worthy of support
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has Americans thinking about foreign affairs in a way that they probably have not done in a long time. Among ...
Acing your senior year
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 ...
Hy-Vee donates $50,000 to Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates
Baker Group opens new Fort Dodge site
A love affair with ready-to-wear
Manson Meridians seek new and returning singers for 54th season; Rehearsals set to begin Thursday
MANSON – The Manson Meridian Singers are preparing for its 54th season, and would like to invite any and all who love to sing to join them on this year’s musical ...
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, ...