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Vincent Fire and Rescue supper Feb. 24

VINCENT — Vincent Fire and Rescue is holding a drive thru supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Vincent Fire Department. Chicken noodles over mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and drink will be served. Tickets are $12 per person with children ages 6 and under free.

Winter trivia night Feb. 29

The Friends of Webster County Conservation present Winter Trivia Night 2024, “It’s for the Birds,” on Feb. 29 at River Hops Brewery, 1014 Central Ave. Happy hour starts at 5:30 p.m. with trivia beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will fund a Motus Bird Tracking Tower at the River’s Edge ...

Jon Widen benefit Feb. 24

A benefit for Jon Widen, who was injured in a motorcycle accident, is 3 p.m. to midnight Feb. 24 on the second floor of The Eagles, 1018 First Ave. N. There will be food, bands and solo artists and live and silent auctions.

Threats at Manson Northwest Webster addressed

MANSON — Two threatening statements affecting Manson Northwest Webster Community School District have been investigated this week. Earlier in the week, district administrators and local law enforcement officers investigated a statement made off school grounds regarding a weapon. “There ...

No paper on Monday

The Messenger will not be published on Monday in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. It will be published on Tuesday. Check www.messengernews.net for breaking news.

Fort Dodge Choral Society accepting scholarship applications

Applications are now being accepted for $1,000 music scholarships from the Fort Dodge Choral Society for the 2024-2025 school year. Applicants must be college students majoring in vocal music performance or education with a sophomore, junior, or senior status by the beginning of the award ...