This feature first ran in a special publication called Hometown Pride, published June 28, 2025, featuring people and ...

A lot of thankfulness was expressed during the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday. In fact, Supervisor ...

We are now counting down the hours leading up to the release of our 2025-26 Winter Sports Preview, which will be included in ...

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A parking complaint was reported in the 1900 block of Fifth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A fight was reported ...

This Thanksgiving holiday isn’t just the usual perfect time to appreciate your loved ones and blessings. It’s also an ...

The Messenger will not publish a paper on Thursday in commemoration of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Check www.messengernews.net throughout the day for breaking news updates. The Messenger will resume ...

People often think leadership means being the one out front, making decisions, setting the tone. And yes, that is a good chunk of what I do. But in my role, being a supporter matters just as much.

Grant Galles burst onto the scene as a sophomore for the St. Edmond football team, making headlines in a variety of ways. Now ...

During the sweltering heat of August, the Johnson family was laying out detailed plans for a Thanksgiving dinner for more ...

The work done in the dark brought success to light for the Fort Dodge football program and its four all-state recipients on ...

Progression is key to any young group and the Fort Dodge girls wrestling team is doing it early and quickly. The Dodgers (5-3 overall) went 3-2 and finished fourth at the Triton Clash, having three ...

Being on stage and acting like someone you’re not is a difficult task, yet it can be very rewarding. For Fort Dodge Senior ...