For Levi-Odor Westrum, finding a balance between athletics and fine arts is key to staying involved. Odor-Westrum runs on the St. Edmond High School cross country and track teams. He is also involved in show choir, chamber choir, choir, and is involved in musicals as well as Play Like a ...

One man’s quest for some old train photos is providing some big and lasting benefits for those who love Fort Dodge and Webster County history. About 10 years ago, Fort Dodge native Joe Kudron went to the Webster County Historical Society wanting to do some research on the former Illinois ...

Editor's note: This feature first ran in a special publication called Hometown Pride, published June 30, 2024, featuring people and organziations from Fort Dodge and the surrounding area who are making a difference in their communities. HUMBOLDT — Decades ago, when Tim Miller was in fourth ...

While Christmas and holiday decorations from 2024 are currently being packed away, Main Street Fort Dodge is planning ahead with the hope of creating a winter wonderland of lights and sparkles in 2025. According to Main Street Fort Dodge Executive Director Mary Green-Warnstadt, a special ...

What is your New Year’s resolution for your company or organization to help the Fort Dodge community grow in the coming year? The Messenger recently asked dozens of community and business leaders to rub their crystal balls and answer this question. We received 27 responses and bring them ...

CALHOUN COUNTY — A protracted legal battle between people living in the Gidels Addition of the Twin Lakes area and the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors has gotten some clarity. Disagreements since 2019 have resulted in legal filings over the issue of whether the county or about 28 ...