A variety of live music, food and fireworks will all add up to one thing on June 19 — Havenpalooza. The afternoon and evening of entertainment on the grounds of Friendship Haven, 420 Kenyon Road, will provide hours of fun while raising money for the retirement community’s Good ...
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 ...
Heartland Hope & Homes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting housing opportunities, finally owns its own building in downtown Fort Dodge. The organization announced Wednesday that it has purchased the building at 118 N. 12th St. from the Steven G. and Carol J. Pederson ...
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 fascinating experiences they’re willing to talk about. The Messenger would like to highlight them in the annual magazine. If you know someone worth featuring in this publication, please send some information about them and ways to contact them to bshea@messengernews.net.
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. Their work will be published online and in print. These are remote work opportunities with flexible schedules. If you are interested please send a resume and a few samples of your work to Editor Bill Shea at bshea@messengernews.net.
