Every year, Fort Dodge residents borrow money to work on their homes or buy something big, like a new car. Their city ...

Vee, Iowa’s largest private employer, is renewing its commitment to students with a $50,000 donation to support iJAG ...

One’s senior year of high school is an exciting time, but it can also be one of daunting decisions — including whether to ...

If Friday was the final time competing inside Dodger Stadium for six St. Edmond football seniors, they definitely made it a ...

The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge and Shimkat Motor Co. have begun their annual coat drive titled Coats for Kids.

Kayli Stumpf has joined the Fort Dodge team at Coldwell Banker, Associated Realtors as a licensed Realtor. With a background ...

First United Methodist Church, 127 N. 10th St., is holding a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to noon today. Enter the church on the west side, steps or elevator. Large items will be half price and a bag will ...

The Otho Betterment Committee’s ninth annual chili cook-off and Bloody Mary contest is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Otho City Park. There will be kids’ activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., silent ...

The Messenger will not publish a physical paper on Monday in commemoration of the Columbus Day holiday. There will be an e-edition. Check throughout the day for breaking news updates. The Messenger ...

The road will become the norm for the No. 10 Iowa Central football team over the next several weeks beginning here Saturday. The Tritons start a three-game stretch of road dates with three-time ...

The Manson Meridian Singers are preparing for its 54th season, and would like to invite any and all who love to sing to join them on this year’s musical journey. Rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m.

The Clare Public Library invites the communities in the surrounding areas to a special book signing event with author Joseph LeValley on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Clare Community Center. LeValley ...