The difference in the temperature between the big tank of water provided for the participants in the Fort Dodge Polar Plunge for Special Olympics and the air outside on Sunday might be pretty much academic. The air was in the mid 50s. The water, well, “brrrr” isn’t actually a ...

The Fort Dodge Community School District has named the October 2024 Students and Employee of the Month honorees. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school, and one high school student, as well as one staff member, monthly for exceeding expectations. Andrew Underberg is the ...

The Messenger is concluding its series of articles introducing the candidates for the Webster County Board of Supervisors. Featured today are the candidates for District 3. They are Supervisor Bob Thode, a Democrat seeking his third term, and Republican Clayton Bills. District 3 is entirely ...

The Messenger is concluding its series of articles introducing the candidates for the Webster County Board of Supervisors. Featured today are the candidates for District 3. They are Supervisor Bob Thode, a Democrat seeking his third term, and Republican Clayton Bills. District 3 is entirely ...

In the race for Webster County sheriff Republican incumbent Luke Fleener faces a challenge from one of his deputies, Trevir Michehl, who is running as a Libertarian. Michhel lost to Fleener in the Republican primary last spring, but re-entered the race as the Libertarian nominee. The ...

Webster County Auditor Doreen Pliner will retire at the end of this year after eight years in the office. Democrat Krystal Lloyd and Republican Shaunna Abrams are vying to replace her. Here is an introduction to the two candidates. Krystal Lloyd She is the drainage and real estate clerk ...