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Taking center stage with Allison Utley

Local News

Being on stage and acting like someone you’re not is a difficult task, yet it can be very rewarding. For Fort Dodge Senior High senior Allison Utley that’s exactly why she likes to be on stage. “I think the best thing about theater, and art in general, is it gives people the ability ...

No paper Tuesday due to the holiday

Local News

The Messenger will not publish a paper on Thursday in commemoration of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Check www.messengernews.net throughout the day for breaking news updates. The Messenger will resume publication on Friday.

Ready to rebuild

Local News

An August electrical fire at Amigos, 280 N. First St., left the building a total loss, but owner Mark Campbell said the popular restaurant and bar along the Des Moines River will be rebuilt. “We have taken out as much as possible from inside the building, and now are letting the SERT ...

FDPD gets new sergeant, patrol officer

News Brief

A newly promoted Fort Dodge Police Department sergeant and a new patrol officer were introduced to the City Council Monday evening. Andrew Lane was promoted from patrol officer to sergeant. He started his law enforcement career with the Humboldt Police Department and joined the Fort Dodge ...

Falling facade was close call for Fort Dodge woman

Local News

Ellen Tasler, of Fort Dodge, was driving in the 1500 block of First Avenue South late Saturday morning when she heard a loud noise behind her. She had a very close call, passing by a building at 1520 First Ave. S. seconds before a large section of its facade fell into the roadway. On ...