By BILL SHEA bshea@messengernews.net A former Fort Dodge city councilman may be returning to the Municipal Building in a new role. The council will consider appointing former Councilman Neven Conrad to serve as city attorney when it meets tonight. The council will meet at 6 p.m. today ...
A surge in diesel fuel prices, which pushed them to about $6 a gallon in the last week has hammered the ledger books of trucking companies and railroads. Companies say they have no choice but to pass the costs onto the shippers who use their services. Eventually, those costs get pushed down ...
FARNHAMVILLE — For one afternoon next weekend, visitors to Farnhamville City Park may find themselves surrounded by knights, magicians, fantasy characters, with even a few historically accurate glimpses into centuries past. Farnhamville will host its first Renaissance Faire from 2 to 6 ...
In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack, an artistic “gift of gratitude” was presented to local first responders on Friday morning by staff members and students of Iowa Central Community College. In two separate ceremonies held at their respective ...
WEBSTER CITY — Tickets are now on sale for Webster City Community Theatre’s upcoming production of “Birthday Club,” a comedy by playwright Phil Olson. “Birthday Club” follows five women who gather to celebrate their birthdays together. But between the cake, candles and birthday ...
