Around the area MANSON — Manson Northwest Webster High School will present its fall play, “Polecat Hayride,” at 7 p.m. TODAY and SATURDAY in the Kate Toben Auditorium at the high school, 1601 15th St. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. HARCOURT — The Greenfield-Hartquist ...
Editors note: This story first appeared in The Messenger in November 2025. WEBSTER CITY — Why wait? That was the philosophy that compelled Leo Lanctot to enlist in the U.S. Army very soon after high school graduation back in 1963. "I wanted to beat the draft," Lanctot recalled. "My older ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there is a communications issue affecting the 22 regional air traffic control centers that direct planes en route between airports nationwide. He said FAA technicians are investigating. This is the first nationwide ground stop since January ...
A woman and a young child died in a fire in a Pocahontas house Friday evening. Police have not released their names, pending notification of their family. The fire at 406 Second Ave. N.W. was reported at 4:53 p.m.
Members of the Fort Dodge community came together Wednesday morning to honor those who could accurately be called the true heroes in their midst. Those people often have old uniforms hanging in the closet and framed displays of patches and medals in their living rooms. They are veterans ...
Fort Dodge Fire Department crews responded to a large brush pile fire at Oleson Park around 5 a.m. today. The pile contains trees, branches and other wood debris collected by the city's Public Areas Department. Due to the size and nature of the fire, crews are allowing it to burn down under close supervision. Once conditions are safe, firefighters will evaluate additional options to fully extinguish the remaining fire. What residents should know: ▪️Firefighters will remain on scene throughout the day to monitor the fire and keep it contained. ▪️Smoke may be visible in the ...
