The Webster County Fair will offer an open photography class once again this year giving the public the opportunity to showcase their work as well as receive feedback through judging. Entries will be accepted through June 30 at the Webster County Extension office, 822 Central Ave. Suite ...

Lunch on Central is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30 between the Webster County Courthouse and The Messenger. A meal of pork burger or tenderloin, pasta salad, potato chips and bottled water will be served for $8. Desserts will be available for purchase from Trinity United Methodist Church.

An upcoming event will enable area residents to get rid of unwanted documents while at the same time providing needed supplies for The Lord’s Cupboard. The shred event held by First Interstate Bank will be from 9 a.m. to noon June 24 at the bank branch at 201 S. 25th St. For a freewill ...

A temporary road closure and water outage is planned for Wednesday as city crews complete repairs on a water main leak. The westbound lane of First Avenue South between Fourth Street and the Sixth Street roundabout will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday, lasting until work is ...

An update to the Municipal Code sections pertaining to non-union administration and personnel was approved by the Fort Dodge City Council during its regular meeting on Monday evening. Part of the changes include updating the master classification plan for job titles and pay grades. It also ...

Teens can express themselves with sidewalk chalk from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. Those attending will meet inside the library, grab some sidewalk chalk and head outside. For more information, contact the library at 515-573-8167, ext. 6224, ...