If you’re one of the 11,000 motorists who drive daily over the bridge on First Avenue South between downtown and the eastside retail area, you may have noticed the 55-year-old structure is undergoing a major facelift. Lighted folded flag banners and lighted medallion banners of the six ...
When someone earns the title of Master Gardener in Iowa, they agree to volunteer their time and expertise in things like community gardens. Fort Dodge and Webster County has a dedicated group of Master Gardeners. A lot of people who rely on local pantries to keep food on their tables are now benefitting from the efforts of that band of greenthumb volunteers. That benefit is in the form of fresh produce and later this winter, canned vegetables, all grown in a Fort Dodge garden. In the growing season that just concluded, the Master Gardeners raised 1,297 pounds of home-grown ...
After a seemingly endless campaign season and weeks of early voting, Election Day is nearly here. On Tuesday, thousands of people will go to the polls to decide who will lead our nation, state and community. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A listing of Webster County polling places is in today’s edition of The Messenger. If you have not voted already, do not miss this chance to make your voice heard. Casting a ballot is a crucial way for everyday citizens to help shape the future. Anyone thinking about skipping this election ought to remember that their right to vote ...
To the editor: There are many important factors and candidates to consider in the upcoming Nov. 5 election. While the national election may be dominating the spotlight, local elections are incredibly important — and often impact our lives more directly than the national. There is one particularly awesome candidate in our local elections for Webster County — and that’s Trevir Michehl for sheriff. For one, I think it’s important in a democratic republic that we have choices. I am grateful to Trevir for running and providing us in Webster County a choice rather than just another ...
To the editor: I am a retired farmer. Sixty years ago I helped lobby for the Farm Bureau organization and the Republican Party. I considered myself a moderate Republican and we worked with moderate Democrats. We helped write good laws and it was give-and-take compromise with both parties to pass good laws. That’s not happening today. The Republican Party has changed since the aggressive, religious far right took control. History books have shown to become a dictator, you have to get rid of the free press. When running for United States president, Donald Trump told people “The ...
To the editor: There is a quote about change being good. I truly believe that is true, if the change is needed. When it comes to county supervisor, Mark Campbell is the best candidate and an example of don’t fix it if it’s not broken. As a lifelong Fort Dodge resident and family business owner, I have spent decades working on city and county committees and boards. I try to stay involved in what is going on and I can honestly say, I have never met a more qualified supervisor than Mark Campbell. It takes years for a person to gain knowledge and experience in both business and ...
