Webster County Supervisor Niki Conrad has been nominated by Gov. Kim Reynolds to serve on the Iowa Workforce Development Board. Her nomination was made on March 2. “I’m honored by the governor’s appointment and am grateful for the opportunity to serve — pending Senate confirmation, ...

In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. TODAY at Holy Trinity Parish Center, 405 N. Eighth St. Dinners include fried fish, baked fish, shrimp or grilled cheese served with baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, roll, ice cream and beverages. The ...

An expanded reinvestment district that would provide up to $3.5 million for improving downtown Fort Dodge was approved Friday morning by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The money can be used for downtown building rehabilitations, housing, and public improvements. “It will bring ...

Springtime will soon be making an appearance across the state of Iowa. The green is a welcome sight as trees bud out across the rural landscape. The tree line isn’t as green as it once was, however. Over the last few years, ash trees have died back significantly. This is a direct result ...

By ERIC PRATT sports@messengernews.net A night of fun, fellowship and fundraising is on tap for the Webster County Chapter of Pheasants Forever this Saturday. The group’s 41st annual banquet takes place at the Webster County Ag Center on the Webster County Fairgrounds. Banquet Chairman ...

A new partnership between the Fort Dodge Community School District and a local daycare provider will keep preschoolers safe and occupied before and after their classes. Parents will have the option of having their children stay at the Kandiland Daycare Center before and after their classes ...