The initial court petition the Fort Dodge city government filed to try to take ownership of the sports pavilion at Corridor Plaza was thrown out by a magistrate early this week. But the legal wrangling…
Webster City FFA chapter receives national FFA honor
WEBSTER CITY — The Webster City FFA chapter has been recognized in the 2026 National Chapter Award Program from the…
Dayton Rodeo goes to school
Members of the Dayton Rodeo visited Dayton Elementary on Friday to give students a firsthand look at what the rodeo…
Lost Limb Riders support amputees
When John Thompson lost his right leg below the knee to diabetic complications five years ago, he found himself facing…
Paddling for votes
It’s not every day that you see a political candidate kayaking down the Des Moines River, paddling for votes. But…
Rodeo comes to Golden Day
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Local Sports
ALL DODGERS
Fort Dodge got – and took – whatever it wanted against Webster City in…
NEWELL - The St. Edmond football team used another balanced offensive attack to secure a 40-28…
Two in a row for Gaels
Before embarking on an extended road trip, the Iowa Central football team will welcome in ICCAC…
Iowa Central back at home
ALGONA — The ride continues for defending champion Bishop Garrigan. The Golden Bears (2-0 overall) won…
Bears streak goes to 25
Editorial
Unsung heroes keep our schools functioning
A new school year is fully underway. We’re guessing that students all across the area went back to school filled with a mix of excitement and maybe a little anxiety. The same might be true of their parents, especially parents of the youngest children going to school for the first time. Their teachers were…
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
In Fort Dodge and Webster County we are fortunate to always have people who are ready…
Setting the example with civility
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
Roger Balm
Services for Roger Balm will be 11 AM, Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Gunderson Chapel. Visitation 5-8 PM on Friday, at Gunderson Funeral Home. www.gundersonfuneralhome.com