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Go and Do: May 29, 2026

Around the area CALLENDER — A time capsule placed inside the Prairie Elementary School sign on May 26, 1976, will be opened at 1 p.m. SATURDAY before being moved to the Gowrie Historical Museum. There will be refreshments in the City Park afterward. WEBSTER CITY — The Kendall Young Library will hold a family summer kickoff party from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY at the library. There will be hot dogs, chips and cookies, balloon art, games, face painting and live music by Chad Elliot. In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Fort Dodge Summerfest will begin with the opening of the vendor fair ...

News of Record: May 29, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Wednesday A suspicious person was reported at 17th Street and 12th Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 1000 block of Central Avenue. A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of First Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 500 block of North Ninth Street. A shoplifter was reported in the 200 block of North 15th Street. A suspicious person was reported at Fourth Avenue North and 14th Street. A fraud was reported in the 600 block of 11th Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue ...

From our files: May 2011

News of Record: May 28, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Driving while barred — Austin T. Moore, 47, 2931 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Fifth degree theft — Austin T. Moore, 47, 2931 Seventh Ave. S., continued 180 days. Third degree theft — Dale L. Bahrenfuss, 61, 237 N. 12th St., two counts, continued until today. Anne M. Peterson, 43, 132 Ave. B, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Third degree criminal mischief — Donovan J. McDonald, 33, 2310 15th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for June 5. Violation of probation — Monica Lyon, 48, Mason City, further ...

Nominations for Hometown Pride wanted

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.

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