To the editor: It’s election time. It’s time for using the race card against Republicans. But wait. President Biden has now added the label “MAGA Republicans” and is calling Republicans Nazis, Fascists, and extremists. Biden doesn’t have the cognitive ability to realize there were ...
To the editor: The Fort Dodge Senior High Football coaching staff would like to publicly thank the Fort Dodge football community for their efforts in putting on a successful youth football season for our fifth and sixth grade students in the Fort Dodge community. Players played a full youth ...
Nothing is more Iowa than enjoying a hog roast and a motorcycle ride, and supporting our veterans. That’s why my annual Roast & Ride has become a favorite Iowa tradition. It’s a chance for folks to admire our state’s beautiful landscape, enjoy delicious BBQ, and hear from top ...
Residents in Webster County are incredibly generous with their time and money. That generosity helps our region to thrive. Locally, we have various nonprofits who benefit from monetary donations and time spent with hands-on work. We have many Growth Alliance Ambassadors who spend time ...
Unlike most holidays, Halloween really has no serious purpose. It’s primarily an opportunity for harmless, child-oriented fun. Costumes, trick-or-treat activities and an opportunity to engage in make-believe combine to make Halloween a favorite of youngsters and those still young at ...
To the editor: There are a couple of things disturbing about the Andy Fritz “controversy” as reported by The Messenger on Oct. 25. Neither of them involves Councilman Fritz who has been elected and served uncontroversially on the City Council previously for many years. Very disheartening ...