FD girl named Hawkeye Kid Captain

September 22, 2026

Lily Lee, of Fort Dodge, was meeting all of her early milestones, but her parents became concerned when she still wasn’t walking well after her first birthday. “It was a completely perfect normal pregnancy and…

Pancakes, planes support Brushy Creek Honor Flight

Pancakes, airplanes and a community effort at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport helped to raise more than $5,600 to send…

In another realm

FARNHAMVILLE — For a few brief shining hours Saturday afternoon, Bob Meyer, of Callender, wasn’t Bob Meyer, of Callender. Instead…

Ulrich outlines Pell grant impact in DC

By BILL SHEA bshea@messengernews.net Iowa Central Community College President Jesse Ulrich was in Washington, D.C., Friday telling national leaders how…

Keeping your money safe from scammers

Michael Larson, commercial market president at First Interstate Bank, shared one of the things that keeps employees at the institution…

They live in another realm at the Farnhamville Renaissance Faire

Local Sports

THE GOLD STANDARD

Fort Dodge’s Reba Moffitt and Makinley Wheat continue to flourish every step of the…

AT HOME

COFFEYVILLE, Kan. - The Iowa Central football team secured another road win, besting Coffeyville here Saturday,…

Tritons earn another road win

ALL CYLINDERS

Editorial

Urban deer hunt begins in Fort Dodge on private lands

A deer hunting season is getting underway in Fort Dodge. It starts today and continues through Jan. 10, 2027. Chances are good that many people will have no indication that it is happening. The fact that the hunting won't be obvious to everyone in town is a good thing. We hope it stays that…

Most people take their arms and legs for granted. They use them every day to do…

One man’s trauma spurs effort to help others

Following the recent area rains, the corn and soybeans have to dry down quite a bit…

Keep Iowa’s roads safe during harvest

Just about everyone has called in sick at some point, saying they had the flu when…

Flu shots provide potentially lifesaving protection

Local Lifestyle

Pumpkins and fall go hand in hand

HUMBOLDT — Fall is here again, which means it is time for SpringVale Farm’s…

Fall weekend festivals await

House divided

This fall, Iowa landowners are asked to help track monarch migration

Are you registered as an organ donor?

Local Business

New owners promise same friendly service

Crimmins to lead rural health effort for UnityPoint

Newest owner of Studio Fusion views creativity as universal human trait

Ernst honors ShinyTop Brewing

Lifestyle Briefs

Bling-a-Book is Oct. 22 at Harcourt Library

HARCOURT — Bring your favorite book and join us at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Harcourt Library, 106 W. Second St., Harcourt, to bling it out. Call 515-354-5391 to register for this event. Snacks and drinks will be provided. This program is $5 per person for materials.

Lake City church to hold ice cream social

Fort Dodge Public Library to host September DIY program for adults

Brown Bag Briefings at FD Public Library

News Brief

FDCSD offers support following teacher death

The Fort Dodge Community School District has reported the weekend death of Matthew Bell, a teacher at Fort Dodge Senior High School. The district’s counselors and support staff will be available throughout the week to assist students who may need additional help. The district is asking parents to encourage their children to reach out…

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