To the editor: The 19th annual Swing for a Cure golf outing was held on June 7 this year at the Fort Dodge Country Club. We had 30 teams that enjoyed the fun-filled day. The outpouring of generosity and support this event receives year after year is a wonderful tribute to this community’s ...

To the editor: I recently saw an "On the Road With Steve Hartman" (no relative) video telling the story of a WWII US Marine veteran that quit high school as a teen to "answer the call". At 98 years old, his one wish was to receive his high school diploma. The local American Legion Post and his ...

To the editor: In her June 3 guest column in The Messenger, Sen. Ernst uses a bold headline that states “Government employees need to get back to work.” As I read her rant, I couldn’t find anything about employees not working. What I found instead, was a general complaint about where ...

To the editor: Please support Trevir Michehl for sheriff. The incumbent has a very poor record in many areas. 1) Webster County must now pay out about $600,000 (a figure which includes payments to settle a civil rights complaint, attorneys fees and salary paid to a deputy who was on ...

To the editor: I am writing this letter to encourage all Webster County residents to vote in the primary election on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, to re-elect Webster County Sheriff Luke Fleener. I have known Luke for the past 30 plus years. During those years, he has been more than a coworker ...

To the editor: When people ask me why Luke Fleener for sheriff. I think back to an event in October 2020 when Luke spoke on his vision for the department. Which included some of the following. • Modified shift rotations. (Which make it more officer friendly while allowing the deputies more ...