Multiple area residents received degrees from Iowa State University in Ames at the end of the fall 2025 semester. They are listed below by home town. Algona: Ava R. Bartolo, Kaylyn A. Meyers, Jackson Springer Badger: Klaire Adams Bradgate: Dane T. Ford Eagle Grove: Emma J. Thul Fonda: ...

Nine area residents graduated from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake at the end of the fall 2025 semester. They are Charnell Cox-Robinson, Fort Dodge; Angela Dencklau, Fort Dodge; Rachell Fairman, Fort Dodge; Audrey Gochenouer, Humboldt; Reagan Lee, Humboldt; Lizbeth Lopez, Humboldt; Arrin ...

Andrew Bianchi, of Fort Dodge, graduated from the University of St. Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, at the end of the fall 2025 semester. He received a doctorate in physical therapy.

The Messenger will not be published on Monday in commemoration of the Martin Luther King Day holiday.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 ...

HARCOURT — Faith Lutheran Church in Harcourt will hold a soup lunch and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. The menu includes chicken noodle, chili and beef vegetable soups, relishes, beverage and dessert for a freewill donation.

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Community Chorus, directed by Terry Nelson, will present their annual variety show, “It’s A Celebration,” on Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at the Humboldt High School. Show times are 7 p.m. on Jan. 30, 2 p.m. on Jan. 31 2 p.m. on Feb. 1. ...