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 ...
CLARE — The Clare Public Library will host a summer cookout from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Clare Community Center. The menu includes sloppy joes, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, and dessert. The cost is $5 for adults, $4 for children ages 4 to 12, and free for children age 3 and under.
Iowa has long been known for its commitment to an outstanding education for its youth. In Fort Dodge that commitment emerged early. The town was founded in 1854 and the first school opened a year later. Here is a summary of Fort Dodge schools through the years, based largely on ...