A multi-vehicle accident has been reported on Highway 4 and 220th St in Calhoun County, involving a school bus. Multiple ambulances have been requested. The Messenger will provide additional information as it is made available and a full story in Thursday's paper.
A Fort Dodge house was damaged by a late Tuesday afternoon fire. No one was injured. The fire was reported at 4:10 p.m. when smoke was spotted coming from the house at 221 S. Fourth St. No one was home, according to Fire Chief Matt Price. He said the fire was in a living room on the ...
Dana Preuschl has been named the new executive director of Webster County Veterans Affairs. Preuschl was introduced Tuesday to the Board of Supervisors. Preuschl has 24 years of active duty military service with the Iowa National Guard with nearly 35 years of service with the Guard. He ...
Iowa Central Community College is reminding current and prospective students that the deadline to apply for 2026-27 Foundation Scholarships is Feb. 27. With one single application, students can be considered for hundreds of scholarship opportunities totaling thousands of dollars in financial ...
One person has died as a result of the bus crash this morning in Calhoun County, according to Trooper Paul Gardner of the Iowa State Patrol There were 33 people on the bus. At least 12 were injured. The crash happened on Iowa Highway 4 near Twin Lakes.