Matt Weir has been promoted to sergeant in the Fort Dodge Police Department. He joined the department in 2016. He has served as a patrol officer and school resource officer. He is a member of the Special Emergency Response Team and is a crisis hostage negotiator. Weir has an associate ...

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20, the City of Fort Dodge’s garbage routes will be adjusted as follows: • Garbage collection scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, will be moved to Tuesday, Jan. 21. • Garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, will be moved to ...

The Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is holding kids winter crafts from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the library. There will be winter craft kits, dot painting and magna tiles available while supplies last. An adult must accompany all children. There is no registration or ...

The Knights of Columbus are holding a fish fry from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Holy Trinity Parish Center, 402 N. Eighth St. Dinners include fried fish, baked fish, shrimp or grilled cheese served with baked potato or French fries, homemade coleslaw, roll, ice cream, coffee and lemonade. ...

The print edition of The Messenger will not be published Thursday due to the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. Subscribers will be able to read a full electronic edition of the paper at www.messengernews.net. Any breaking news throughout the day will also be posted ...

A boil water advisory will be in effect in Lehigh beginning today, according to the Webster County Emergency Management Agency. It will remain in place until further notice.