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Avian influenza proclamation extended in area counties

A state disaster proclamation issued in response to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in three local counties has been extended. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Friday that she has extended the disaster proclamation in Hamilton, Kossuth and Pocahontas counties through Dec. 17. Buena Vista, Clay and Taylor counties are also included in the extension. The proclamation enables state resources, especially from Iowa Homeland Security and the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, to assist with tracking and monitoring, rapid detection of the disease, containment, ...

One injured in Wright County crash

EAGLE GROVE — The driver of a semitrailer sustained minor injuries after a collision that involved a farm tractor hauling a farm implement on Iowa Highway 17 on Thursday evening. According to Wright County Sheriff’s Deputy Tony Pieczko, the semi driver was transported to a local hospital via ambulance and was later released. The accident remains under investigation. The regional hazardous materials team from the Fort Dodge Fire Department was called to the crash because of a diesel fuel spill.

No paper on Saturday

The Messenger will not be published on Saturday in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. The opinion page, Life section, color comics and other features usually found in the weekend paper will be in today’s paper. Throughout the weekend, check www.messengernews.net for breaking news.

No paper on Saturday

The Messenger will not be published on Saturday in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. The opinion page, Life section, color comics and other features usually found in the weekend paper will be in Friday’s paper. Throughout the weekend, check www.messengernews.net for breaking news.

Coats for Kids donation deadline is Friday

The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge and Shimkat Motor Co. are seeking the community’s help in fulfilling the need for warm winter gear for local children. Donations of new or gently used clean coats, gloves, hats, snow pants and boots are being accepted now at Shimkat Motor Co., 3126 Fifth Ave. S. Items can also be donated at Mineral City Mill and Grill, 2621 Fifth Ave. S.; Papa Murphy’s Pizza, 2813 Fifth Ave. S.or Starbucks, 2940 Fifth Ave. S. All sizes are needed from babies and toddlers to high schoolers. The collection will continue through Friday. The public distribution ...

Elderbridge and UDMO partner for Santa for Seniors

Elderbridge Agency on Aging and Upper Des Moines Opportunity are partnering for Santa for Seniors. As the holiday season approaches, seniors in our community need support, now more than ever. In some cases, seniors in our area are living on a very limited income and may not be with their family at Christmas. With the help of the community, their holiday season can be a little jollier and give them something to smile about on Christmas. Each senior that is looking to be adopted will request their needs and wants which will include their favorite color and sizes. This information will be ...