When friends and family think of the late Travis Grazier, they remember how he had a knack for making everyone he met feel important. And they remember how his charisma made him a very effective salesman. “He could sell you something you already owned,” said his mother, Becky ...
Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Third degree harassment — Sammy L. Brinkley, 49, 1722 First Ave. S., trial set for July 30, no contact order issued. Third degree burglary of a motor vehicle, second or subsequent offense — Allen W. Nagle, 77, 311 First Ave. S., two counts, preliminary hearing set for June 15, no contact order issued. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Allen W. Nagle, 77, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for June 15. Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Anthony Daniel Carmon Braun Sr., 61, 631 11th Ave. N., trial set for Aug. 5, no ...
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.
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.
Fort Dodge Public Library invites adults ages 18 and older to participate in the 2026 Adult Summer Reading Program, “Plant a Seed, Read!” This summer’s program celebrates gardening, nature, creativity, and reading with hands-on activities, educational programs, trivia, prizes, and more continuing through Aug. 22. Participants may enjoy a variety of free events and activities such as reading logs, trivia, and a guessing jar, all while earning chances to win weekly and grand prizes.
