Police log FORT DODGE Sunday A welfare check was conducted in the 2000 block of U.S. Highway 169 An animal complaint was reported at Seventh Avenue North and Seventh Street. A fight was reported in the 1900 block of Third Avenue North. A noise violation was reported in the 10 block ...
The family of a man who was shot and killed by Fort Dodge police while in the midst of a mental-health crisis is now suing the city. The estate of Tyler Stansberry is suing the city, its police department, and officers Nicholas Ruggles, Matthew English, Mathew Webb and Andrew Lane in U.S. ...
The 23rd annual Otho Fireman’s Ball will be held Saturday at the Webster County Fairgrounds. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Tickets can be bought at the door or in advance from Fire Department members. A meal will be served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. by Lidderdale ...
The third and final indoor concert for the 2026 season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will begin at 3:30 p.m Sunday in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium located at 800 N. 32nd St. There is no admission charge, since these concerts are provided by the City of Fort Dodge. This ...
By CHRIS JOHNSON cjohnson@messengernews.net Fort Dodge Senior High School students will be giving their best performance on stage, and they’ll also give fans the chance to give back. The Dodgers will perform “The Addams Family” for FDSH’s 99th annual musical at the Fort Dodge ...
By KELLI BLOOMQUIST The Webster County Roads Department is set to receive more than $21 million in grant funding this year. According to County Engineer Jamie Johll, most of the grants are from the federal government for bridge replacement projects. He said that the Webster County Board of ...