ALGONA — Kossuth County received a disaster proclamation from Gov. Kim Reynolds, allowing state resources to be used to help in recovering from severe weather that struck on Friday. The proclamation also activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program, which provides grants of up to ...
The local dentist office once known as Clay & Associates is now Fort Dodge Dental Associates. And while the name has changed, the dentists, other dental providers, office staff and location remain unchanged. “I am happy to announce Clay & Associates will be changing our name to ...
A man was sent to prison for 50 years Friday for the September 2025 shooting death of another man last September in Fort Dodge. Rolman Humberto Recinos Gonzalez, 39, of Fort Dodge, was arrested in connection with the Sept. 2, 2025, shooting of Justo Galindo Cruz, 45, of Fort Dodge, in the ...
The Messenger is seeking nominations for its annual publication called Hometown Pride. Do you know someone who has an interesting story to tell? Perhaps they have a long track record of civic and public service. Or maybe they have an interesting and unique hobby. Or perhaps they have had some ...
LAKE CITY — Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics recently celebrated the ribbon cutting and open house for its new Pod D Behavioral Health Services space at the Lake City Clinic. Community members, staff, health care leaders, and local officials gathered to celebrate the expansion of ...
The Fort Dodge commemoration of Memorial Day will be held on Monday at Terry Moehnke Veterans Memorial Park. It will begin at 10 a.m. with patriotic music played by the Karl King Municipal Band. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. The park is on the north side of Badger Lake in an area ...