A Fort Dodge man has been arrested and charged with seeking “implied explicit photos” of a child over the course of about three years, according to court records. Sean L. Draper, 38, of 1022 Ave. C, is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and enticing a minor under 16, court ...

ALGONA — A man who led law enforcement officers on a vehicle pursuit in northern Kossuth County in January has entered a guilty plea that will apparently spare him from prison, according to court records. Jose L. Renteria, 41, of Lakota, pleaded guilty to eluding, second or subsequent ...

LOHRVILLE — The City of Lohrville was awarded a $53,000 state Community Attraction and Tourism grant to build a 1,550-square-foot spray pad at Lohrville City Park, according to the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The project will include approximately 20 interactive water features for ...

The Messenger will not be published on Monday in commemoration of the Presidents Day holiday. The Messenger office will be open Monday during normal business hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check www.messengernews.net over the weekend for breaking news. The Messenger will resume publication on ...

DAYTON — The Dayton Community Club will hold its membership drive and fundraiser meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m Feb. 22 in the Dayton Community Center. The menu will be chili and a baked potato bar. Free will donations will be accepted. All proceeds from the meal will be used for playground ...

Drivers should expect to see more Iowa State Patrol cars and troopers around Fort Dodge on Friday. The State Patrol will be conducting a high visibility enforcement effort, according to Trooper Paul Gardner. “There will be more troopers working the area,” he said. “The public will see ...