Two area residents received degrees from Loras College in Dubuque this year: Emma Fogarty, of Algona, received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration. Pablo Rodriguez, of Fort Dodge, received a master’s degree in coaching leadership.

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for their community? Nominate them for The Messenger’s 2024 Hometown Pride publication. Email your nominations to bshea@messengernews.net. Please include the name, hometown and contact information for the nominee, as well as why you are ...

Fort Dodge Women’s Connection invites all area women to a brunch at 9:30 a.m. June 11 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Tickets are $15 inclusive. The special feature will be Matt Cosgrove, director of Webster County Conservation, who will be talking about the new Nature Center built near ...

A woman who prosecutors said helped to deal 45 kilograms of methamphetamine in the Fort Dodge area has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge. Pamela Brownell, 63, of Des Moines, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, according to the United States Attorney’s Office ...

The Messenger will not be published on Monday in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Check www.messengernews.net throughout the weekend for breaking news and updates. The Messenger will be published again on Tuesday.

Portions of four Webster County roads are closed due to flooding, according to the Webster County Road Department. They are: • Dolliver Park Road through Dolliver Memorial State Park • Fairbanks Avenue south of Iowa Highway 7 • McGuire Bend Road through Deception Hollow • ...