Hundreds of tractors and tractor enthusiasts will converge on Webster County in June for the WHO Great Iowa Tractor Ride. The event will be held June 21-24 with the Webster County Fairgrounds south of Fort Dodge as its base, organizers announced. “There will be big caravans of ...
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, ...
Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday Harassment was reported in the 1600 block of Third Avenue South. A noise violation was reported in the 1200 block of Fourth Avenue North. A noise violation was reported in the 300 block of South Eighth Street. An open door or window was reported in the ...
The newsroom and advertising staff of The Messenger received multiple awards from the Iowa Newspaper Association. The newsroom won the first place award for Best Headline Writing. “Headlines are snappy, smart and full of fun,” wrote the judges who critiqued The Messenger. The ...
DAYTON — The back deck on a Dayton home caught fire Friday afternoon, but quick work by volunteer firefighters prevented the flames from spreading into the house. “Our guys made a really, really good stop,” Dayton Fire Chief Luke Hainzinger said. The fire at 505 First St. N.W. was ...