The Messenger will not publish a physical paper on Thursday in commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday. There will be an e-edition. Check www.messengernews.net throughout the day for breaking news updates. The Messenger will resume publication on Friday.
ALGONA — The Kossuth County Genealogical Society will hold its annual meeting on Saturday at the Algona Library, Room A. Anthony Jahn, state archivist at the State Historical Society, will be a special guest beginning at 10:15 a.m. Jahn will expound on the various branches of the State Library and Archives as well as give a synopsis of the numerous historical collections available at both the Des Moines and Iowa City locations. If you are curious about a certain event or topic in the past and would like to dig a little deeper, you will not want to miss this very informative ...
Several area students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. They are: • Katelyn Adson, Vincent • Caleb Borman, Lu Verne • Christian Davidson, Fort Dodge • Kinsley Dines, Fort Dodge • Brandon Lahr, Webster City • Halle Menke, Algona • Zach Mercer, Pocahontas • Bobby Tapper, Webster City
The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning consumers of recent text scams that are occurring in Iowa and across the country. Fraudulent text messages appearing to come from the Iowa DOT or “DMV” are targeting recipients with false claims of unpaid traffic violations. Individuals are also receiving fraudulent Iowa DOT-generated text messages stating that they have an unpaid toll or registration fee. Both types of texts ask recipients to click on a link to provide personal information as well as credit card numbers. Many times, the link will lead to a website that looks like ...
Double Up for Dave Knupp benefit Scotch doubles tournament is 9 a.m. Saturday at the Eagles Club, 1018 First Ave. N. Knupp is a long time pool and dart player and was diagnosed with brain, lung and bone cancer. Draw time is 9 a.m. with starting time at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $20 per player, $40 per team. There will also be a silent auction and lunch. All funds raised will go to assist with medical and daily expenses. For more information or to donate, contact Greg Wendland at 515-570-9745 or Adam Suhrbier at 515-302-0125.
VARINA — The new Varina Area Veterans Memorial will be dedicated at 10:30 a.m. June 8 in the Pocahontas County community’s park. The dedication will be part of the city’s quasquicentennial celebration. The memorial lists more than 270 names of local veterans who served during both war and peace throughout the city’s existence. Ten of those veterans were killed in action. During World War II, more than 175 Varina area men and women served in the military. The John and Dorothy Deacon family, formerly of Varina, sponsored the memorial. “We remembered back in the ‘50s ...