Four area students were named to the Dean’s List at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids for the recent summer semester. They are Joanna Correa Dones, of Clarion; Lillian Etherington, of Algona; Sydney Johnson, of Fort Dodge; and Russell Potratz, of Fort Dodge. To qualify for the ...

Several area students earned academic honors at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines during the summer semester. They are Olivia Foertsch, Algona, Dean’s List; Leslie Cooper, Clarion, President’s List; Kelsey Crosser, Emmetsburg, President’s List; Cheyenne Groat, Thor, ...

An artist reception for “Two of a Kind” will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the East Gallery at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S. The artist talk will begin at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Are you looking for feedback on your art or a way to connect with other artists? At The Blanden Collective, participants may bring artwork to show and get feedback from the group at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S. The Blanden invites all artists to ...

The Blanden Memorial Art Museum will host an informational meeting on becoming a volunteer docent. The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the museum, 920 Third Ave. S. Docents are community members who lead tours for area schools, businesses, and institutions. The Blanden is ...

The Messenger will not be published on Monday in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Check www.messengernews.net throughout the weekend for breaking news. The Messenger will be published on Tuesday.