The Messenger will not be published on Monday in commemoration of the Martin Luther King Day holiday. The Messenger office will be open Monday during normal business hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check www.messengernews.net over the weekend for breaking news. The Messenger will resume ...
WEBSTER CITY — After more than two decades of cutting hair, Russ Chelesvig, owner of The Barber Shop, 1002 Second St., has announced he’ll retire at the end of January. Barbering was a second career for Chelesvig, one he loved, excelled at and now leaves for an active retirement. ...
Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday A welfare check was conducted in the 600 block of Central Avenue. Harassment was reported in the 3100 block of 11th Avenue North. A civil dispute was reported in the 900 block of Fifth Avenue North. A violation of a no contact order was reported in the ...
A night of laughter with two comedians will benefit the dogs and cats cared for by the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa. Five Points Events presents Comedy for a Cause on Jan. 24 featuring comedian Willie Farrell and comedy magician Jonathan May. Doors will open for the ...