A tremendous amount of young talent was gathered under one roof in Fort Dodge recently. The occasion was the Webster County 4-H awards celebration, which brought together the student club members and their adult leaders and other supporters. Throughout the evening, the event lived up to its ...

Someday soon, the animals sheltered by the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa will be traveling to veterinarian appointments in comfort, safety and even a little bit of style. This will be possible thanks to a remarkable gift by one man. Dave Ristau, of Fort Dodge, and his ...

As farmers wrap things up on the 2023 growing season, it is not too early for them to start thinking about next year’s growing season. Farm News, a sister publication of The Messenger, is ready to help them do just that with the upcoming Ag Show. CJ Bio America presents the 21st annual ...

As Christmas approaches, the campground at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park is once again being transformed into a holiday wonderland. The 20th annual Lights at Kennedy will help make the season more festive for area residents and visitors. Additionally, the event raises money to support local ...

The death of a loved one is the emotional equivalent of getting hit by a train. There’s almost nothing that can create the bewildering range of emotions that the death of a loved one can generate. The range of emotions can include anger, fear, sadness, loneliness and other feelings that ...

The great things local farmers and agribusinesses are doing are highlighted in a film that will be viewed worldwide online. It’s called “Fort Dodge is Incredible.” It was produced by Land O’Lakes and NEW Cooperative. Its imagery includes combines churning through bountiful fields and ...