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The Messenger has donated a portion of the proceeds from sales of the annual All About Fort Dodge magazine to the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. Shown from left are Jody Kayser, a sales representative for The Messenger; Dennis Plautz, chief executive officer of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance; Trish Winninger, sales representative; Charlene Peterson, sales representative; and Leanne Darr, sales representative and events coordinator. ‘‘We are very appreciative of our ongoing relationship with Dennis and the wonderful staff at the Growth Alliance,’’ said Terry Christensen, publisher of The Messenger. ‘‘The annual All About Fort Dodge publication is a great opportunity to showcase the positive things happening in our community. It is also important to recognize the advertisers who sponsor this magazine. Their financial support brings the magazine to life. This is a great example of how important and powerful local collaboration is.’’