Messenger donates to Honor Flight

January 24, 2026 - Community Showcase

Lanesboro man charged with first-degree murder

January 24, 2026 - Local News

CARROLL — A Lanesboro man faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of a Caroll man that happened nearly six years ago. Albert J. Wolfe, 33, was arrested Thursday in the death of Christian Balke-Thompson, 26, who was last seen on May 2, 2020. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and ...

Webster County farmers receive state honor

January 23, 2026 - Local News

A Webster County couple that has raised pigs, corn and soybeans for 40 years has received a top state award for Iowa livestock farmers who demonstrate outstanding animal care, environmental stewardship and a strong commitment to their community. Gregg and Liddy Hora were presented the ...

Eggs and Issues rescheduled to Jan. 31

January 23, 2026 - News Brief

The first Eggs and Issues forum of the 2026 legislative session will be held Jan. 31 in Fort Dodge. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Bioscience and Health Sciences building at Iowa Central Community College, 1 Triton Circle. It was postponed from Jan. 24. Eggs and Issues is sponsored by the ...

From our files: January 2011

January 23, 2026 - From Our Files

News of Record: Jan. 23, 2026

January 23, 2026 - News of record

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Fifth degree theft — Krystal Marie Ann Frock, 32, Livermore, trial set for March 5. Amanda J. Garcia, 37, 447 N. 27th St., $105 plus surcharge, court costs. Trespass, first offense — Krystal Marie Ann Frock, 32, Livermore, trial set for March ...