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Dodgers take ranked clash at Estherville-LC
ESTHERVILLE — Ellie Doster delivered a two-run single in the top of the seventh to lift the eighth-ranked (Class 4A) Fort Dodge softball team ...
You can get away from it all close to home
Summer is the time for vacations and the all-American roadtrip. Big cities full of attractions and spectacular natural wonders like the Grand Canyon await. But ...
‘Spotlight 2.0’ offers heart-warming glance at area people
One man’s love for his hometown and its people has yielded a remarkable volume detailing wonderful memories and stories. The author is Paul ...
The Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash enters 28th year
King Band to salute Flag Day and Father’s Day Sunday
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge, conducted by Dan Cassady, will continue its 2025 summer concert season on Sunday evening at the ...
Kerri Shipley receives Stewart Memorial’s Path to Excellence Award
State grants awarded for area industrial parks
Country Maid sets fundraising mark
Badger Fireman’s Ball is Saturday
BADGER — Badger Fire and Rescue Fireman’s Ball is 4:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Badger Fire Station. A pork loin and pulled pork dinner will be served 4:30 to ...
Gowrie music festival is June 29
Badger Lutheran Church steak fry will be held on June 20
No paper Thursday due to the holiday
The Messenger will not publish a physical paper on Thursday in commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday. There will be an e-edition. Check www.messengernews.net ...
State archivist will speak at Kossuth County Genealogical Society
Area students make Kirkwood Dean’s List
Ashley Bindel
Ashley R. Bindel, age 31, of Pocahontas, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, after losing a long battle with Mental Health. Memorial Mass is 10:30 AM, Friday, ...
