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Iowa Central unveils new home for theater, music
Local News
Music could be heard within minutes after the doors opened for the first time Friday at the new Center for Performing Arts and renovated Decker Auditorium on the Iowa Central Community College campus. Elle Clark, an Iowa Central student who plays Belle in the upcoming musical “Beauty ...
Nominate someone for Hometown Pride
News Brief
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for their community? Nominate them for The Messenger’s 2024 Hometown Pride publication. Email your nominations to bshea@messengernews.net. Please include the name, hometown and contact information for the nominee, as well as why you are ...
Young couple’s hometown hardware store helps Manson thrive
Local Business
Editors note: This story is reprinted with permission of the Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation. MANSON — When Madison Samuelson was growing up in Manson, she always enjoyed spending time downtown at Swanson Hardware, which her grandparents owned and operated. After earning ...
Mulroney elected Lions district governor
Business Briefs
Mike Mulroney, a member of the Fort Dodge Noon Lions Club, was elected on April 6, to be 2024-2025 district governor of District 9 NW of Multiple District 9. He has been a member of Fort Dodge Noon Lions Club for 12 years and served as club president before being elected district governor ...
