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, ...

MANSON – The Calhoun County city of Manson will celebrate a big birthday later this month. This year marks 150 years since the city was established, and three days of special activities are planned for June 24-26. “We’re planning a weekend full of fun celebrating 150 years of ...

Chris Janson, who was the headliner at the the Downtown Country Jam in Fort Dodge in 2019, is returning to the area for the Crash My Crater Concert on June 25. The concert will be on Main Street in front of Shoreside Pub & Grub. Gates will open at 5 p.m. Janson has had two No. 1 ...