The Fort Dodge Public Library is having an Adult Winter Reading Challenge this year. The challenge runs through Feb. 28. Pick up reading logs at the library and turn them in for a chance to win weekly prize drawings from Dariette/Ardys Mae Coffee and Desert, Stella’s Coffee Bar, and Bloomers ...

Grace Casciato, of Fort Dodge, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must complete a minimum course load of 12 hours and have a grade-point average of at least 3.5.

Alex Pudenz, of Callender, graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport. Palmer College of Chiropractic is the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, with campuses in Davenport and Port Orange, Florida.

The Messenger will not be published on Thursday in commemoration of New Year’s Day. The Messenger will resume publication on Friday. Check www.messengernews.net for breaking news.

LEHIGH — To continue an Iowa New Year’s Day tradition, Dolliver Memorial State Park in Webster County will be the site of a First Day Hike on Thursday. The one-mile hike will be guided by a park staff member. It will start at 9 a.m. at the center lodge. The hike will go along the south ...

Eighth Street between Central Avenue and First Avenue South will be closed during daylight hours Monday through Friday, according to an announcement from the city engineering staff.