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Mayor sees good things ahead for Gowrie
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Celebrating a rich 250 years of American history in 2026, Gowrie and Mayor Bruce Towne have plenty of excitement about recent progressive projects. “We’re hoping to get 10,000 or more visitors in town for our annual Fourth of July event which is the cornerstone of the 250th ...
McGowan promises to push for E15
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Republican congressional candidate Chris McGowan said he will push to make the E15 ethanol blend available all year nationwide if he is elected. “It will make a positive difference for our farmers and the price of corn,” he said during a recent visit to Fort Dodge. He is seeking the ...
Building future leaders
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MANSON — For Doug Gaul, becoming an ag teacher and FFA advisor just made sense. “My dad was a farmer; my mom was a teacher,” said Gaul. He grew up attending school in Harlan, where he was involved in the school’s FFA program, then went on to get his bachelor’s degree in ag ...
Newspaper delivery may be delayed due to weather
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Due to the inclement weather, some subscribers may not receive a physical copy of their newspaper today. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding of this process, and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. A reminder to our readers that an "e edition" of the Messenger is ...




