Third-ranked Dodgers stay hot
Algona tops Gaels, moves to 8-2 on year
ALGONA — The fifth-ranked (Class 1A) St. Edmond softball team allowed Algona a big inning here Wednesday night. The Bulldogs plated five runs ...
Trail will lead kids into magical world of books
Children walking in some woods in John F. Kennedy Memorial Park may come face-to-face with The Lorax or The Bar-ba-loot. That’s nothing to be concerned about, ...
Summer fun is here in the Fort Dodge area
The long days of summer are upon us, with seemingly endless hours of daylight to be enjoyed. In fact, at least on weekends, you might as well ...
At the Blanden, Art Festival melds art, family fun
King Band to open summer season
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will open its 2026 summer season on Sunday evening at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. ...
Ace is the place and it is open for business
Couple brings show ring experience into Beef business
Just add a pinch of love
Adult and teen coloring at the Fort Dodge Public Library
Celebrate the start of summer with adult and teen coloring at Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. Join us for our next coloring session from 11:30 a.m. to 1 ...
CDA meeting is Thursday, RSVP requested
Fonda Arts Center hosts Daniel Keen and Larry Heschke
The Messenger seeks freelancers
If you want to make an impact in your community, and have a front row seat for all of its activities and developments, The Messenger has an opportunity for ...
Nominations for Hometown Pride wanted
City of Fort Dodge buys backhoe
Rita Bianchi
Rita M. Bianchi, 96, of Fort Dodge, passed away, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Marian Home. Funeral services are pending.
