The Messenger will not be published on Monday in commemoration of the Presidents Day holiday. The Messenger office will be open Monday during normal business hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check www.messengernews.net over the weekend for breaking news. The Messenger will resume publication on Tuesday.
DAYTON — The Dayton Community Club will hold its membership drive and fundraiser meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m Feb. 22 in the Dayton Community Center. The menu will be chili and a baked potato bar. Free will donations will be accepted. All proceeds from the meal will be used for playground equipment at Oak Park. Those who wish to donate to the club should contact Jody at Security State Bank. The Dayton Community Club consists of neighbors working together to improve the town. The club’s projects include the Dayton Expo, Ladies Night Out, Old Engine Day, food stands at the ...
Drivers should expect to see more Iowa State Patrol cars and troopers around Fort Dodge on Friday. The State Patrol will be conducting a high visibility enforcement effort, according to Trooper Paul Gardner. “There will be more troopers working the area,” he said. “The public will see more State Patrol cars.” He said troopers will be targeting speeding, seatbelt violations and violations of the new state law requiring all electronic devices to be used in hands-free mode while driving. At night, the troopers will also be targeting drunk driving.
The Northwest Iowa League of Cities announces its High School Senior Scholarship Program. High school seniors in Northwest Iowa League member communities pursuing post-secondary education or training in fields that may lead to city government careers — like public administration, water/wastewater, law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, city planning, public engineering, and more are eligible. How to apply: • Contact your City Hall for an application • Or email Angela Duitsman at angela@fondaiowa.com Deadline: April 15, 2026 Scholarships: Up to five awards of $1,000 each, ...
The Fort Dodge Public Library is having an Adult Winter Reading Challenge this year. The challenge runs through Feb. 28. Pick up reading logs at the library and turn them in for a chance to win weekly prize drawings from Dariette/Ardys Mae Coffee and Dessert, Stella’s Coffee Bar, and Bloomers Coffee. We also have reading challenge prompts to help you find new amazing books in 2026. For more information contact us at 515-573-8167 ext. 6233 or visit our website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.
These area students have been named to either the President’s List or the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Drake University in Des Moines. Algona Amanda Miller, Dean’s List Hannah Severson, President’s List Eagle Grove Alecia Anderson, Dean’s List Avery Wepel-Sisson, President’s List Gowrie Megan Palmer, Dean’s List Harcourt Emma Sytsma, Dean’s List Humboldt Tyler Moore, Dean’s List Pomeroy Elizabeth Rosa, President’s List Rolfe Amber Jacobsma, President’s List To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have earned a ...