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Iowa Central to release book Vietnam War book
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Iowa Central Community College will host a significant event Tuesday at the Center for Performing Arts Decker Auditorium to mark the release of “Before They Were Soldiers.” This book is a collection of biographies and much more; it is a heartfelt tribute to the young men from central ...
Nominate someone for Hometown Pride
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Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for their community? Nominate them for The Messenger’s 2025 Hometown Pride publication. Email your nominations to bshea@messengernews.net. Please include the name, hometown and contact information for the nominee, as well as why you are ...
Concrete paving work set for FD
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A long stretch of 27th Street and a couple of other roads in Fort Dodge will get concrete repairs this spring and summer under a contract awarded by the City Council this week. The streets to be worked on include: • 27th Street between First Avenue South and Martin Luther King Drive • ...
What’s in a street name: Charles Street
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Charles Street extends for about two blocks between Third Avenue North and Fifth Avenue North in a neighborhood north of downtown Fort Dodge. It is named in honor of the son of the man who built the original houses along that street. After World War I ended in 1918, there was a housing ...
Iowa Central honors students
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Iowa Central Community College held its annual Night of Triton Excellence on Wednesday. A total of 367 students were recognized for their academic achievements as the newest members to be inducted into the Iowa Central Honor Society. To be eligible for the Honor Society, students must ...