Breaking News

News

News of Record: Oct. 31, 2026

News of record

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Introduce intoxicants or drugs into institution — Margie A. Berg, 58, 1503 Ninth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9. Possession of controlled substance, methamphetamine, first offense — Margie A. Berg, 58, 1503 Ninth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9. Driving while license suspended — Terrell D. Adams, 30, 1021 First Ave. N., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Miguel Angel Regalado Alvarez Jr., 19, Humboldt, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 18, no contact order issued. Police ...

Meet the candidates for Webster County recorder

Local News

Today’s edition of The Messenger provides a brief introduction to the two candidates running for Webster County recorder. Democratic incumbent Courtney Bender Balkenede, who was appointed to complete an unexpired term, is seeking her first full term. She was the deputy recorder when the ...

Gala event will support Honor Flight

Local News

A night of dining and dancing is planned to help raise money to send veterans to Washington, D.C., aboard the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight. The second annual Honor Flight Ball is planned for Nov. 14 at the Laramar Ballroom, 710 First Ave. N. “Our veterans gave so much for this ...

Photo shoots with St. Nick to benefit community

Local News

Mark Miller is getting into the Christmas spirit early this year. The Fort Dodge businessman is offering two opportunities for holiday photos and fun with Santa Claus and Spirit the Elf, with the first coming this Saturday at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center. A second date ...

Iowa Works celebrates new Fort Dodge home

Local News

Iowa Works, the state agency charged with connecting workers and employers, has a relatively new home in downtown Fort Dodge. The new location in the former Wakhonsa School, 330 First Ave. N., was celebrated with a ribbon cutting Thursday morning conducted by the Ambassadors of the Greater ...

News of Record: Oct. 30, 2026

News of record

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Operate vehicle without owner’s consent — Preston Morris Sr., 27, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9, no contact order issued. Eluding — Preston Morris Sr., 27, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9. First degree theft — Andres Montanez, 30, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9. Third degree harassment — Micah L. Hoefling, 27, 927 Central Ave., trial set for Dec. 10, no contact order issued. Fifth degree theft — Cory D. Fraser, 48, 2716 N. 15th Place, two counts, trial set for ...