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The Messenger seeks freelancers
News Brief
If you want to make an impact in your community, and have a front row seat for all of its activities and developments, The Messenger has an opportunity for you. The Messenger is seeking freelance writers and photographers who will be responsible for a variety of news and feature stories. ...
From our files: May 2011
From Our Files
News of Record: May 28, 2026
News of record
Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Driving while barred — Austin T. Moore, 47, 2931 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Fifth degree theft — Austin T. Moore, 47, 2931 Seventh Ave. S., continued 180 days. Third degree theft — Dale L. Bahrenfuss, 61, 237 N. 12th ...
Sports pavilion saga continues
Local News
Just a few days ago, it seemed like a local group was taking over ownership and management of the sports pavilion in Corridor Plaza. The Better Way Project, a group of Fort Dodge real estate investors, issued a statement last Friday saying it was running the site, which it renamed it Better ...
Nominations for Hometown Pride wanted
News Brief
The Messenger is seeking nominations for its annual publication called Hometown Pride. Do you know someone who has an interesting story to tell? Perhaps they have a long track record of civic and public service. Or maybe they have an interesting and unique hobby. Or perhaps they have had some ...