Two major Fort Dodge housing initiatives, including one that would replace a vacant downtown building, got a boost from the state Tuesday. The Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded $1 million worth of workforce housing tax…
Bahrenfuss named to Iowa Central board
Kevin Bahrenfuss, of Webster City, was appointed to the Iowa Central Community College Board of Trustees, filling the District 8…
County receives additional Destination Iowa funding
A recent visit from Gov. Kim Reynolds has led to Webster County and Fort Dodge being given an additional $400,000…
Rounding up some fun
DAYTON — Stetson Spangler, 11, of Farnhamville, was only missing one important piece of cowboy gear Saturday night as he…
Construction camera vandalized
The Webster County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an outdoor camera meant to monitor construction progress was vandalized and shot…
Scenes from the Dayton Rodeo
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The Fort Dodge girls swim team brought home six gold medals in a dual…
Editorial
Sept. 11 is a day of remembrance
A whole generation of Americans can remember exactly where they were and what they were doing on Nov. 22, 1963, when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. On Friday, the nation will mark the 25th anniversary of another unforgettable tragedy. Millions will remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when they…
A new school year is fully underway. We’re guessing that students all across the area went…
Unsung heroes keep our schools functioning
The roping and riding that will make up the 2026 edition of the Dayton Labor Day…
Dayton Rodeo fun has started
For 14 years, thousands of local kids relied on a unique program to keep their tummies…
New Backpack Buddies program needed
Local Lifestyle
This fall, Iowa landowners are asked to help track monarch migration
AMES — Iowa landowners are being asked to help document the remarkable monarch migration…
Local Business
From India to Iowa
FDIC data: Strong banks support Iowa’s economy
Van Diest Medical Center receives high rating
Farm Progress Show will kick off the harvest season
Lifestyle Briefs
Catholic Daughters to meet Thursday
Catholic Daughters Court 216 meeting will be held on Thursday at the Corpus Christi Center beginning with Mass at 6 p.m. followed by a special dinner, CDA Sister Ida Burleson’s presentation about life in the Philippines, and a business meeting. Remember to use your invitation card to invite a friend to come with you.…
Meridians to hold meet and greet Thursday
Federated Garden Club to meet
Lehigh Methodist to hold Second Sunday Supper
News Brief
No paper Monday due to the holiday
The Messenger will not be published on Monday in commemoration of the Labor Day holiday. Check www.messengernews.net over the weekend for breaking news. The office will be open normal hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The Messenger will resume publication on Tuesday.
FD Women's Connection luncheon is Sept. 8, RSVP requested
Free paint collection days planned
Man faces weapon charge after Dayton incident
Obituaries
Peggy Scanlan
Memorial Mass, 10:30 a.m. Friday, at St. Mary Catholic Church; Visitation, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Thursday, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with a 7:00 pm Vigil Service.