If you want to make an impact in your community, and have a front row seat for all of its activities and developments, The Messenger has an opportunity for you. The Messenger is seeking freelance writers and photographers who will be responsible for a variety of news and feature stories. ...
WEBSTER CITY — Representatives of the Iowa State Appeals board came to the Hamilton County courthouse Wednesday to hear the arguments based on the petition protesting the fiscal year 2027 budget of the Hamilton County Hospital. The meeting was conducted by Joseph Barry, who served as 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 ...
A direct descendant of Reformation leader Martin Luther and the first person to operate a plant nursery in the Fort Dodge area will be waiting to speak with visitors at Oakland Cemetery on Saturday. Mary Catherine Luther Marshall and Andrew Jackson Haviland won’t actually be talking to ...
A new backhoe was purchased for the Fort Dodge Public Works Department during Monday’s City Council meeting. The John Deere machine was purchased from Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., of Fort Dodge, for $133,000. It will replace a 2014 model, which is being traded in for the new one.