bshea@messengernews.net Fort Dodge, originally called Fort Clark, had been in existence since 1850. But the northern area of Iowa it was intended to secure was peaceful, and soldiers were needed elsewhere. So in 1853, the Army closed the fort, and its troops, members of Co. E, 6th U.S. ...
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of 12 weekly stories focusing on America’s 250th birthday, as told through the lens of our communities and the role many of the places we call home played in shaping the nation before, during and after the Revolutionary War. This week we ...
An experienced outdoorsman’s insights on what can be found along Iowa’s waterways will highlight the largest annual fundraiser for the Friends of Webster County Conservation. Larry Stone will be the keynote speaker at the April 22 Call of the Wild event at the Matt Cosgrove River’s ...
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley said he is using his position as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate eight major tech companies which he said are not doing enough to report child sexual exploitation. Additionally, the Iowa Republican is releasing new information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which details the eight companies’ reporting deficiencies, a list of “poor reporting” companies and data related to generative AI. “On March 16, 2026, NCMEC responded to my letter and provided my office with new information regarding online ...
Around the area LEHIGH — The Lehigh Methodist Church will serve Second Sunday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. SUNDAY for a freewill offering. The menu is chicken and noodles on top of mashed potatoes, dessert and a drink. Carryouts are available by calling 515-359-2329 after 4 p.m. Sunday. GILMORE CITY — Gilmore City Fire Department supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. TODAY at the Fire Department, 111 SE C Ave., Gilmore City. Menu includes hot beef sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet corn or green beans, for a freewill donation. BOXHOLM — Pancake Breakfast will be held from 7 to ...
