Al Bellingtier, of Fort Dodge, had no trouble identifying the Lazy Ike lure in his hand Saturday during the Lazy Ike show in the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center. Without batting an eye, he…
Local woman saved by a mammogram
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and Dr. Laura Miegge of UnityPoint Clinic…
Water, sewer rate hikes on FD council agenda
Proposed increases in the water and sewer bills residents pay every month are on the agenda for the Fort Dodge…
FDSH students looking for a few bad cars
The U.S. Marines might be looking for a few good men, but the Fort Dodge Senior High School automotive program…
Meet the candidates
Today’s edition of The Messenger features information on the candidates from the area running for the state House of Representatives.…
A lesson in giving
BURNSIDE — For Southeast Valley Middle School seventh graders, the lessons in “The Hunger Games” extend well beyond the pages…
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Local Sports
Pairings set for area football squads
Playoff pairings for all seven classes of high school football were announced on Saturday. Algona, Clarion-Goldfield/Dows, South Central Calhoun, Bishop Garrigan and North Union will all be in action this Friday night in round of 16 games. The Bulldogs head to Carroll for a Class 3A quarterfinal, with the winner taking on either Sioux…
Editorial
Chief justice’s legacy to be honored
Fairly and correctly administering the law was a form of public service that Mark Cady turned into his life’s work. Cady, the Fort Dodge man who was the chief justice of the Iowa Supreme Court when he died in November 2019, was a steady presence in courtrooms for nearly 40 years. He began his…
Most people never experience domestic violence. Unfortunately, however, some estimates put the incidence among Americans at…
It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month
There are still thousands of American troops who are stationed not only far from home, but…
Be part of area effort to support our troops overseas
Riding the big yellow bus is an essential part of the school day for thousands of…
Keep the buses rolling safely
Local Lifestyle
Vigil: Families honor loved ones who died by violence
The Domestic Sexual Assault Outreach Center is located in Fort Dodge. DSAOC is a…
Local Business
Sole of the community
Snell Settlement Services eases the process of home buying
Serving Fort Dodge since 1963
For Hy-Vee leader, it’s all about the customers
Lifestyle Briefs
Choral Society concert will focus on works of banned composers and poets
The Fort Dodge Choral Society will present an afternoon of choral music by composers and poets who have been banned through the ages. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 239 N. 11th St. Admission is by season ticket or $12 at the door.
Michael Charles will perform at Byron’s on Nov. 1
Joel Wernimont will perform at Fonda Arts Center on Nov. 8
Brown Bag Briefings at FD Public Library
News Brief
Trick or Treat in downtown Fort Dodge
The sixth annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat night is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Businesses can set up their “candy stop” inside or outside of their business.
Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday
Luminary Night Hike is Thursday
Toddler Time set for Wednesday
Obituaries
Leann Creech
Funeral 11 AM on October 28 at Ewing Funeral Home in Britt. Visitation beginning at 10 AM on October 28 until time of the service.