There will be some good eating during a picnic to be held in the 700 block of Central Avenue Friday. We are, of course, referring to Lunch on Central which will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the alley between The Messenger building and the Webster County Courthouse in the 700 block of ...

The past weekend was a scorcher, and it’s a sure bet that we have not seen the last of hot weather this summer. So when the days become smoldering hot, it is good to remember that there is a safe place to cool off right here in Fort Dodge. We are referring, of course, to the Rosedale Rapids ...

The residents of Gowrie and the surrounding area now have nearly two miles of new trail that they can use for walking, running, bicycling or skating. It’s called the Freedom Trail, an appropriate name for a path in a town known for its spectacular Independence Day celebrations. Like all ...

Juneteenth is a national holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, which is the day that Union troops entered Galveston, Texas, and declared that all the slaves in that state were at last free. That date is often considered the final end of slavery in the United States, although it took a ...

Summer is the time for vacations and the all-American roadtrip. Big cities full of attractions and spectacular natural wonders like the Grand Canyon await. But area residents actually don’t have to go far to enjoy tranquillity in the great outdoors. Webster County is home to two big state ...

One man’s love for his hometown and its people has yielded a remarkable volume detailing wonderful memories and stories. The author is Paul Stevens and the book is “Spotlight 2.0.” Inside its covers are about 100 of the monthly Spotlight columns Stevens has written over the last ...