By BILL SHEA bshea@messengernews.net A man wanted in connection with a January shooting in Fort Dodge has been charged with stabbing a woman and child to death Friday night in Ames, according to Ames police. Davontrez R. McCuddin, 22, of Fort Dodge, has been charged with two counts of ...

WEBSTER CITY — It's 4,200 miles from Webster City to Balestrand, Norway, but that’s never been a barrier to the Kayser family. There’s a simple, one-word explanation: it’s all about family. Jon’s grandfather, Frederick, came from Norway to Iowa in 1883, settling in Buffalo ...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, in collaboration with Iowa 4-H and Iowa FFA, announced a statewide tree planting initiative in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The youth-driven initiative aims to plant 250 trees across Iowa in 2026, connecting students with the state’s ...

In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Kiwanis Pancake Day will be held from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. SATURDAY at the Community Christian School gym, 2406 9 1/2 Ave. S. Cost for adults is $8, and $3 for ages 12 and under. Menu includes beverage, sausage and pancakes. Drive-thru available. FORT DODGE — ...

Webster County Supervisor Austin Hayek is seeking a second term in office. Hayek, who is the chairman of the Board of Supervisors, has declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination in District 1. “I am seeking reelection to further build upon the progress achieved in Webster ...