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Suggestions for silo mural area

To the editor: I grew up in Fort Dodge and now live in Sioux City. Over the last couple of years I’ve followed the development of the grain elevator mural with interest. This week, I finally had an opportunity to stop by and see it in person. The mural is, indeed, impressive. What was not impressive is the lack of effort to make the site visitor friendly and a real tourist draw. I can’t imagine any community not doing so and using this site to create a positive impression of the community. Here are some suggestions: 1) provide more parking, 2) provide directional signage to the ...

Shag the Drag was a success

To the editor: Thank you to the 50-plus participants, 20 volunteers, and local sponsors who helped make the 2019 FD Shag the Drag run/walk event successful. We were able to donate $500 to Meals on Wheels thanks to the generous participants. It would not have been possible without all of you. Special thanks to Blue Ribbon Pelham’s Water, Hy-Vee, Olde Boston’s Restaurant & Pub, Rush Hour Clothing, Shiny Top Brewing, and Pancheros for donating to the event, as well as Holy Trinity Parish and Mitch Lunn State Farm for lending race materials. We would also like to thank Lydia ...

A RocknRail1850 thank you

To the editor: You cannot put on a competitive bike race without the help of many. Our thank you is a wide course of help, from our amazing volunteers that day to the local businesses who knew this niche event was going to be a reality in downtown Fort Dodge. There was much to do: planning, logistics, and discussion with many who would be involved, impacted or inconvenienced due to the event. We appreciate all who did their part to help us pull off this new, exciting activity on a beautiful July day. Our goal is to say thanks. Thanks for believing in this race. Thank you for making ...

Impressed by Webster County Fair

To the editor: WOW — Really impressive Webster County Fair and it was run like a well-tuned machine. A high five to everyone involved. Linda Herschberg Farnhamville

Kudos to Webster County Fair Board

To the editor: The Webster County Fair Board went above and beyond this year in planning the 2019 fair. They did an amazing job and deserve big kudos from our Webster County communities. The Fair Board, which is made up of all volunteers, brought in a new local carnival which was much expanded compared to previous carnival years, new food and business vendors that were amazing, helicopter rides, so many new entertainment options, and upgrades to the grounds and 4-H buildings as well. They created a fun, family-friendly atmosphere that brought people to Fort Dodge from all over Iowa. As ...

Garden Club appreciates support

To the editor: The Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club expresses appreciation and thanks to all who supported our recent 18th annual garden tour. To the homeowners and gardeners who so graciously displayed your gardens to the public, thank you. We know that you lovingly tend your gardens routinely, and that you gave extra time and effort to showcase your gardens for our tour. We also thank The Messenger for publicity and photo coverage, the area businesses who allowed us to post flyers, Becker Garden Center for handling the advance tickets, and all who bought tickets to view the yards ...