A tremendous amount of young talent was gathered under one roof in Fort Dodge recently. The occasion was the Webster County 4-H awards celebration, which brought together the student club members and their adult leaders and other supporters. Throughout the evening, the event lived up to its ...
For the last three years, the Biden administration has been defined by reckless government spending, rising prices, and crushing red tape and regulations. These misguided policies have fueled inflation and harmed our economy — making life unaffordable for our families, increasing operating ...
Someday soon, the animals sheltered by the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa will be traveling to veterinarian appointments in comfort, safety and even a little bit of style. This will be possible thanks to a remarkable gift by one man. Dave Ristau, of Fort Dodge, and his ...
Decades of drug price inflation have reached a fever pitch that finally has lawmakers in both political parties itching for action. But, as is often the case in Washington, good intentions don't always equate to good ideas or outcomes. The government's drug price controls enacted last year in ...
As farmers wrap things up on the 2023 growing season, it is not too early for them to start thinking about next year’s growing season. Farm News, a sister publication of The Messenger, is ready to help them do just that with the upcoming Ag Show. CJ Bio America presents the 21st annual ...
To the editor: It’s that time of the year when so many area nonprofits need extra help. It’s also that time of the year when I hear friends lamenting “I don’t have any idea what to get my grandchildren for Christmas. I guess I’ll just get them a gift card.” I have a suggestion. ...