STORM LAKE — It took a while for the scoreboard to reflect what was happening at the line of scrimmage, but the seventh-ranked (Class 4A) Fort Dodge football squad eventually landed the knockout punch ...

The road will become the norm for the No. 10 Iowa Central football team over the next several weeks beginning here Saturday. The Tritons start a three-game stretch of road dates with three-time ...

The Clare Public Library invites the communities in the surrounding areas to a special book signing event with author Joseph LeValley on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Clare Community Center. LeValley ...

The Otho Betterment Committee’s ninth annual chili cook-off and Bloody Mary contest is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Otho City Park. There will be kids’ activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., silent ...

Every year, Fort Dodge residents borrow money to work on their homes or buy something big, like a new car. Their city ...

One’s senior year of high school is an exciting time, but it can also be one of daunting decisions — including whether to ...

The Daybreak Rotary bowl of chili and jumbo cinnamon roll supper is 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Fifth Ave. N. The supper is drive through only. Tickets are $10 per ...

Vee, Iowa’s largest private employer, is renewing its commitment to students with a $50,000 donation to support iJAG ...

The Messenger will not publish a physical paper on Monday in commemoration of the Columbus Day holiday. There will be an e-edition. Check throughout the day for breaking news updates. The Messenger ...

Kayli Stumpf has joined the Fort Dodge team at Coldwell Banker, Associated Realtors as a licensed Realtor. With a background ...

If Friday was the final time competing inside Dodger Stadium for six St. Edmond football seniors, they definitely made it a ...

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Violation of probation — Priscilla A. Bennington, 44, Iowa Falls, further proceedings to be scheduled. Dana Ayala Jr., 41, 2231 2 1/2 Ave. N., further ...