To the editor: When I was growing up I always heard ignorance of the law is no excuse. I was always told no one is above the law. When did all that change? If we still have a United States Constitution, how can we let it happen? Do we delete words like ethics, morality, fairness, equality, ...

To the editor: Last week I saw something on the national debate stage I have not seen before and I am still thinking about. Race and diversity was a major topic. I listened to the different views and opinions, and one that particularly stood out was Democratic presidential candidate Kamala ...

To the editor: The miracle of Christmas is on 202 Second St. This story could not have been told if it was not for the character bestowed to one man’s dream to have the largest Christmas in the world. I did not achieve that, but on Facebook five years ago, I was number eight for the most ...

To the editor: On the back page of the sports section on Oct. 27, you declared October Pork Month. I’d like to update the pork industry facts. As of August 2017, in a report to the EPA, the DNR reported 10,289 CAFOs with 300 under construction. The DNR also reported another 3,797 unknown ...

To the editor: I am writing this on behalf of my fellow female veterans among us. The trend these days is for our male veteran brothers to wear ball caps displaying their veteran status showing their service in Vietnam, the ship they served on or even their retirement for the many loyal ...

To the editor: I lived in Fort Dodge from 1982 to 2004, and was privileged to serve on the City Council for 11 of those years. I loved living there, and still think of it as home. I read The Messenger daily. I know that good things are happening in FD and Webster County, and I applaud ...