Auditions for the Stage Door Productions presentation of “Madagascar, A Musical Adventure, Jr.” are coming up. Auditions are scheduled for 6 p.m. May 21-22 at First United Methodist Church, 127 N. 10th St. Kids of all ages are invited to try out for a part. Previous experience in a play ...

The Fort Dodge Correctional Facility opened in 1998 and there are a number of employees still working there who were on the staff when the institution opened. They were recognized Wednesday during an event held at the prison to mark its 25th anniversary. Those workers are: Karen Anderson, ...

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for their community? Nominate them for The Messenger’s 2023 Hometown Pride publication. Email your nominations to hometownpride@messengernews.net ASAP. Please include the name, hometown and contact information for the nominee, as well as why ...

Join Community Health Center of Fort Dodge and friends to show your support for mental health awareness. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Show your support by taking a few laps around the Fort Dodge City Square on Thursday to raise awareness. The walk will begin at noon and last until ...

Mental illnesses are treatable health conditions. They are not something to “get over.” Silence makes it worse. Join the thousands of people who have already taken the pledge and start taking action on mental health issues. Visit MakeIt OK.org/Iowa. These are three steps to Make It ...

One in five people will have some kind of a mental illness in their lifetime, and many don’t get the help they need. Stigma perpetuates misconceptions and false beliefs about what a mental illness really is. Mental illnesses are more common than diabetes, yet we still struggle with talking ...