The Fort Dodge Police Department has two new officers. Keaton Peart and Brandon Mills were introduced to the City Council Monday. Peart was most recently a corrections officer at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility. He is a graduate of St. Edmond High School, Iowa Central Community College ...

The Webster County Birding will hold an annual Christmas bird count Saturday. Those participating should meet at 7:30 a.m. at Tom Thumb, 1412 A St., for coordinates and breakfast. Bring a bird identification book and binoculars. Counters will meet back at Tom Thumb at noon to do the tally. ...

The Fort Dodge Historic Preservation Commission will hold an open house to discuss the future of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church building from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S. Learn more about the project, share your ideas, and enjoy some light ...

The Messenger will not be published on Thursday in commemoration of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Check www.messengernews.net throughout the day for breaking news updates. The Messenger will resume publication on Friday.

Service clubs Fort Dodge Noon Rotary: Noon Monday, Shiny Top Brewing, 520 Central Ave. Daybreak Rotary Club: 7 a.m. Tuesday, board room, Triton Cafe, Iowa Central Community College. Fort Dodge Noon Kiwanis: Noon Tuesday, Pizza Ranch, 3311 Fifth Ave. S. Noon Lions: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, ...

The Fort Dodge Community School District and the Early Childhood Center have released preschool registration details for the 2025-2026 school year. Preschool registration is in-person at the Fort Dodge Community School District’s Central Office, located at 109 N. 25th St. Business hours ...