Jackie Brown has no formal training in landscaping or gardening, yet her immaculately designed backyard is a work of art. Brown’s home at 1720 Williams Drive will be the first stop on the Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club’s 20th annual Garden Tour Twilight Tour. “This is 15 years in the ...

The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge is planning a special concert on Sunday evening to celebrate America’s Independence Day holiday. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. There is no admission charge, courtesy of the City of Fort Dodge. Conductor ...

This Sunday’s concert by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will highlight music from a different part of the world. Starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Karl L. King Band Shell at Oleson Park in Fort Dodge, there promises to be something for everyone as the band presents music from the Middle East. An ...

Gowrie Fourth of July Events Friday, July 1 Carnival in the City Park open in the evening Saturday, July 2 8:30 a.m. Southeast Valley FFA Tractor Ride, departing from Laurel Park at 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. American Legion Peterson Post #431 Pork Loin Dinner, followed by BINGO at the ...

In honor of Father’s Day, The Messenger reached out to area leaders to ask them to tell us about their dads. Here’s what they had to say: Sam Moser, father of Julie Thorson, Friendship Haven CEO Fathers and sons certainly have a special relationship, but my father and this oldest ...

The summer concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will continue this coming Sunday starting at 7:30 p.m. There is no admission charge, courtesy of the City of Fort Dodge. These concerts are held at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. Conductor of the band is Jerrold P. Jimmerson, ...