To the editor: Once again I am compelled to write about the COVID-19. Looks like there will be no end in sight for this germ that has engulfed the whole world, unless those people who refuse now will get vaccinated before it gets too late. Meanwhile, they will keep giving this virus to all ...

To the editor: The Fort Dodge Evening Lions drew for the 2002 Chevy Silverado on Aug. 6 at the Fort Dodge Ford Toyota Ja-Mar Cruise. The winner was drawn by Casey Johnson, owner of Fort Dodge Ford. The winner was Amy Kemna. However, Amy Kemna declined the pickup and donated it back to the Fort ...

To the editor: I live in California but was born and raised in Fort Dodge. This was my eighth RAGBRAI and I knew I’d have a great time in Dodge. But when I returned to California I checked in with eight fellow members of my local Santa Rosa bike club who had travelled for their very first ...

To the editor: I wanted to drop you a quick note of thanks for the job that your sports staff does in covering the state softball tournament. Eric and his staff, along with Britt (who is amazing!!) do a phenomenal job covering our tournament. The Messenger, along with the Cedar Rapids Gazette ...

To the editor: I was appalled when reading this mornings paper (Thursday) in the article about the “beverage garden” for RAGBRAI. How about that committee diverts traffic to other eating establishments that are hurting? Have you not heard about local eateries having to close early ...

To the editor: The Holliday Creek solar project is a step in the right direction. It helps relieve our dependency on fossil fuels. With record high temperatures, we have to act now to combat climate change. Richard Stark said he was disappointed with the Holliday Creek solar project. When I ...