Impressed by Webster County Fair
To the editor: WOW — Really impressive Webster County Fair and it was run like a well-tuned machine. A high five to everyone involved. Linda Herschberg Farnhamville
Kudos to Webster County Fair Board
To the editor: The Webster County Fair Board went above and beyond this year in planning the 2019 fair. They did an amazing job and deserve big kudos from our Webster County communities. The Fair Board, which is made up of all volunteers, brought in a new local carnival which was much expanded compared to previous carnival years, new food and business vendors that were amazing, helicopter rides, so many new entertainment options, and upgrades to the grounds and 4-H buildings as well. They created a fun, family-friendly atmosphere that brought people to Fort Dodge from all over Iowa. As ...
Garden Club appreciates support
To the editor: The Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club expresses appreciation and thanks to all who supported our recent 18th annual garden tour. To the homeowners and gardeners who so graciously displayed your gardens to the public, thank you. We know that you lovingly tend your gardens routinely, and that you gave extra time and effort to showcase your gardens for our tour. We also thank The Messenger for publicity and photo coverage, the area businesses who allowed us to post flyers, Becker Garden Center for handling the advance tickets, and all who bought tickets to view the yards ...
Appreciates help with Stay A-Breast event
To the editor: Over $7,600 was raised after expenses from this year’s Stay A-Breast making the six-year total at almost $60,000 raised with the funds being evenly split between the Trinity Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society. We did it! Together, we are making a difference. Thank you to those who swam, donated, purchased at-shirt or shared information about the event and thank you to the following people for their help and support: My family, Hans Madsen, Chad Thompson, Britt Kudla and The Fort Dodge Messenger, The FDSCSD, Matt Ellsbecker, Matt McCormack, FDSH, Lindsay ...
Votes not there to impeach
To the editor: Since the effort to prove collusion has failed after two and a half years, many Democrats have moved on to “obstruction” and the call for impeachment. Those Democrats seem to think impeachment on a charge of obstruction is a slam dunk. It will be interesting to see the exact charges brought forth by the House and even more interesting to see the evidence. From the beginning, Trump felt the collusion investigation was a “witch hunt” and was surely frustrated as months turned into years of resistance by Democrats, mainly because they hate him and don’t care if ...
Oakland Cemetery Walk was a success
To the editor: The 17th annual Oakland Cemetery Walk was a great success thanks to several people and businesses. We would like to take the time to thank them: DART bus, Iowa Central Community College, Friendship Haven, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Gunderson Funeral Home, Graham Tire, The Messenger, C & S Products, Bruce’s Funeral Home, Shimkat Motors, Calvert & Johnson Insurance, Party Productions & Ashley, Meg Beshey, Kemna Auto, Becker Florist, Bill Grady, United Bank of Iowa, Alpha Media, Webster County Genealogical Society, Webster County Historical Society, Fort Dodge Public ...