A public hearing on a resolution to reallocate some of the funds borrowed for the Webster County Nature Center project is scheduled for May 16. The Webster County Board of Supervisors set the public hearing at its meeting on Tuesday. In 2022, the board approved the issuance of $10,540,000 ...

Kirsten Doebel, the director of secondary education for the Fort Dodge Community School District, will be leaving to take the top job at Spencer High School. The Spencer Community School District announced on Facebook on Wednesday that Doebel was selected to be the principal at SHS. She will ...

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for their community? Nominate them for The Messenger’s 2023 Hometown Pride publication. Email your nominations to hometownpride@messengernews.net ASAP. Please include the name, hometown and contact information for the nominee, as well as why ...

Gillette and Chen Music Academy, Fort Dodge, is hosting a fundraising recital at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Crossway Church, 3058 10th Ave. N. The fundraiser will benefit the 501c3 charity Mary’s Meals, which provides school lunches for children in impoverished countries so that they can ...

Volunteers are being sought to help pick up litter in the fields around the major stores on the east side of Fort Dodge. A cleanup effort is planned to begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday. To volunteer, send an email to lydia@greaterfortdodge.com. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. On the day ...

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for their community? Nominate them for The Messenger’s 2023 Hometown Pride publication. Email your nominations to hometownpride@messengernews.net ASAP. Please include the name, hometown and contact information for the nominee, as well as why ...