The Messenger will not be published on Saturday in commemoration of the Independence Day holiday. The weekend paper will be distributed on Friday. The office will be closed on Friday. Check www.messengernews.net over the weekend for breaking news. The Messenger will resume publication on ...

The yard waste disposal options offered by the Fort Dodge Public Works Department will be different this week because of the Independence Day holiday. There will be no curbside collection of yard waste on Friday. The city’s yard waste disposal site at the central garage, 3001 Eighth Ave. ...

CLARION — Iowa Highway 3 between Clarion and Goldfield in Wright County will be closed beginning Monday, according to the state Department of Transportation. The highway is being closed so that the bridge over Eagle Creek can be replaced. That section of highway is expected to be closed ...

OTHO — The boil water advisory for Otho has been lifted, according to the Webster County Emergency Management Agency. The advisory was issued Thursday in response to work on the city’s water tower.

The bridge on the road through Dolliver Memorial State Park has been closed for repairs, according to the Webster County Road Department. The bridge is expected to be closed through July 17. Vehicles can still enter the park from the north and south ends.

Three Fort Dodge churches are providing free hot meals for students and families from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each Sunday through Aug. 16. The churches are Epworth United Methodist, 2025 11th Ave. S.; First United Methodist, 1002 First Ave. N.; and Trinity United Methodist, 838 N. 25th St.