Lions Club steak dinner is today at the Lions Den
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The Fort Dodge Lions Club steak fry dinner will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Lions Den, 731 Exposition Drive. Tickets are $25.
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From our files: May 2011
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News of Record: May 21, 2026
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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday First degree harassment — Brandon L. Tiernan, 28, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for June 9, no contact order issued. Driving while barred — Juan Lopez Velasco, 36, Ames, preliminary hearing waived. Tampering with witness — ...
Feenstra bill aims to support rural maternity care
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U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra is working on legislation he says will enable small rural hospitals to provide childbirth services while still keeping a form of extra Medicare support. The bill introduced by the Republican from Hull is intended to support those hospitals designated as critical ...
Nominations for Hometown Pride wanted
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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 ...
Decoration rules for city cemeteries announced
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Grave site decorations will be permitted in the Fort Dodge city-owned cemeteries three days prior to Memorial Day, according to an announcement from the Public Areas Department. Decorations will be removed and disposed of seven days after Memorial Day. The three cemeteries are Oakland ...