Adoptions of dogs and cats will be free today at the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa for those who have an approved adoption application on file. The Bring Love Home adoption event will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the animal shelter, 725 S. 32nd St. The shelter has a goal ...

The county road on Kalo Hill will be restricted to one lane beginning Monday, according to an announcement from the Webster County Road Department. The lane restriction will be in place on Webster County Road P59 (Nelson Avenue) between Riverside Trail and Hilltop Drive. It will be in place ...

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 ...

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 ...