The Messenger is looking to feature recipes of our readers’ favorite holiday treats in the Dec. 16 Life section. To submit your favorite recipes, email the recipe to kwingert@messengernews.net by 3 p.m. on Dec. 12. Feel free to include photos as well.

STRATFORD — The Lucia Festivity of Light is 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Stratford Lutheran Church, Stratford. There will be light refreshments following the program. A freewill donation will be accepted. The church is looking for community members of all heritages, ages and talents to participate ...

The Fort Dodge Area Symphony will hold its annual holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N. 32nd St. In collaboration with the Fort Dodge Area Fine Arts Association members, the symphony will be joined by local actors to present Charles Dickens’ “A ...

OTHO — The Otho Fire Department received a state grant to help pay for a piece of equipment used to put out grass and brush fires. The state Department of Natural Resources awarded $2,500 through its Fire Assistance Grant Program. Fire Chief Marty Smith said the money will help to pay for ...

ROCKWELL CITY — While extinguishing a structure fire in the 100 block of North Elm Street last Wednesday, Rockwell City firefighters discovered a deceased female in the residence, according to a release from Rockwell City Fire Chief Shane Voith. According to the release posted by Voith on ...

Two new Fort Dodge police officers will be reporting for duty today. Officers Madison Anderson and Kevin Smith were introduced to the City Council Monday evening. They are filling two vacancies, which will bring the Police Department up to its full strength of 40 members. Anderson is a ...