Start of September was ‘one of the warmest’ on record as harvest nears

September 9, 2026

With a statewide average weekly temperature of 79.8 degrees Fahrenheit, Iowa had one of its hottest starts to September on record, according to State Climatologist Justin Glisan. The weekly average temperature was more than 11 degrees above the normal for the week, according to Glisan’s weekly weather report, which accompanies the state’s crop report. The National Weather Service reports that the hottest September on record in Iowa was in 1939, with triple-digit high temperatures on Sept. 3, 6, and 7. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture figures in the report, there were no ...

US Department of Energy awards up to $1.9B loan for nuclear plant restart

September 9, 2026

PALO — The U.S. Department of Energy has closed on a loan of up to $1.9 billion to support the restart of Iowa’s only nuclear energy station, Duane Arnold Energy Center. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James Danly said Tuesday in Palo the “unmothballing” of sites like Duane Arnold ...

Messenger poll

September 9, 2026

This week’s question: Do you support the decision to allow more imported ground beef into the United States? Vote at: www.messengernews.net The Messenger Poll is updated weekly. Answers and new questions will be published on Saturdays.

Iowa Lottery

September 9, 2026

Monday, Sept. 7 Iowa Pick 3 midday 0-6-1 Iowa Pick 3 evening 3-6-0 Iowa Pick 4 midday 8-9-1-0 Iowa Pick 4 evening 5-9-9-2 Millionaire for Life 1-14-35-42-51 Lucky Ball is 2 Powerball 15-19-28-39-56 Powerball is 3 Powerplay is 3 Powerball Jackpot $207 million Tuesday, Sept. 8 Iowa Pick 3 midday 1-4-9 Iowa Pick 4 midday 4-0-6-0

Community Calendar

September 9, 2026

Today Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 20 N. First St. Free admission. The Fort Museum and Frontier Village: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1 Museum Road. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students with ID, military, veterans and seniors, $4 for children ages 5-17 and free for children ages 4 and younger. Noon Lions: 11:30 a.m., The Lion’s Den, 731 Exposition Drive. Blanden Memorial Art Museum: Noon to 5 p.m., 920 Third Ave. S. Admission is free. A.A. 12 x 12 Group: Noon, 1408 Fifth Ave. S. Fort Dodge Coin Club: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Triton Room, ICCC ...

Messenger poll

September 9, 2026

This week’s question: Do you support the decision to allow more imported ground beef into the United States? Vote at: www.messengernews.net The Messenger Poll is updated weekly. Answers and new questions will be published on Saturdays.