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DNR: Lizard Creek is clear of spill contaminants

Test results from water samples collected from Lizard Creek indicate that the creek no longer shows any byproducts from the spill that occurred on April 14, and that normal recreational activities can resume in the South Branch and Lizard Creek, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported. The DNR continues to work with CJ Bio America regarding clean-up at the site. State fisheries experts reported that the event impacted 71,933 fish. Information regarding enforcement actions and further updates will be provided upon the completion of the ongoing investigation. “The time of ...

Nominate someone for Hometown Pride

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for their community? Nominate them for The Messenger’s 2025 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 nominating them. Nominees can be individuals as well as groups or organizations. The Messenger’s coverage area includes Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Sac, Webster and Wright counties. Nominations can be anonymous.

Nominate someone for Hometown Pride

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for their community? Nominate them for The Messenger’s 2025 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 nominating them. Nominees can be individuals as well as groups or organizations. The Messenger’s coverage area includes Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Sac, Webster and Wright counties. Nominations can be anonymous.

Garden sale set for Thursday

The annual Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club Plant/Garden Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Lions Den, 731 Exposition Drive. There is no admission charge. The sale is open to the public. “Come and see the variety of vegetables, flowering plants and foliage plants,” said Nancy Phillips, spokeswoman for the Garden Club. “There will also be yard art, pots, garden tools, bird houses and bird feeders.”

Parent support groups dates announced

Family Foundations, Play and Learn Center and the Webster County Health Department are holding parent support groups in May and June. The Postpartum Play and Connect Support Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. May 7 and June 4 at the Play and Learn Center, 822 Central Ave., Suite 200. The Parent Support Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. May 19 and June 16 at the Play and Learn Center, 822 Central Ave., Suite 200, and May 14 and 28 and June 11 and 25 at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center, 20 N. First St.

Part of Kenyon Road Bridge to be closed

Months after the new westbound side of the Kenyon Road Bridge was completed, construction crews will be turning their attention to the eastbound lanes. Starting today, the eastbound side of the bridge will be closed, according to an announcement from the Fort Dodge engineering staff. Eastbound traffic will be switched to the new westbound bridges, which will be reduced to one lane of traffic going in each direction. The intersection of Eighth Street and Kenyon Road will be closed. These traffic patterns will be in place until November.