Master’s Voice, a Christian singing group, will perform at First Covenant Church in Fort Dodge on Sunday. The free concert will begin at 4 p.m. in the church at 201 Ave. H, north of Iowa Central Community College. Based in Oklahoma, Master’s Voice tours the country. Founded in 1995, its members are Ricky Capps, Jerry Pilgrim, T.J. Evans and Lathan Moore.
The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, America’s Small Business Development Center Iowa, Iowa Central Community College and the city of Fort Dodge are conducting a survey in order to better understand the local business climate and regional economy. The data that is gathered from this survey will inform how those entities build initiatives, educate the public and provide resources and support systems. The survey is anonymous and any data that is presented will be in terms of aggregate with no businesses named or singled out. The survey can be found here: ...
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 of getting 12 animals adopted during those 12 hours today.
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 through June 21. County crews will be cleaning and regrading the roadside ditches.
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 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.
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.