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Residents favor keeping Sixth Avenue Northwest open
February 22, 2012 A section of Sixth Avenue Northwest should be rebuilt rather than abandoned, according to the majority of Fort Dodge residents at a Tuesday evening meeting on the street’s futur. more »»
Supervisors approve funding for ag park
February 22, 2012 The Webster County Board of Supervisors approved funding to support an ongoing design study at the North Central Ag Industrial Park Tuesday morning. more »»
SSMID will support 2012 Market on Central
February 22, 2012 After a successful inaugural season in 2011, the Market on Central events in downtown Fort Dodge will once again be assisted by the Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District board. more »» 
A natural extension
February 20, 2012 The Beacon of Hope men’s shelter is expanding its ministry with the opening of the Second Chance Thrift Store. The store will be housed on the second story of their 1021 First Ave. . more »»
ICCC to offer two new classes
February 20, 2012 By BRANDON L. SUMMERS Messenger staff writer Iowa Central Community College is offering two new classes starting this fall: bowling and marching band. more »» 
Answering the call
February 19, 2012 CLARION — For nearly 30 years, Clarion’s Terry Howieson has been pulling on boots and gloves and donning his fire hat each time the siren rings in tow. more »»
Former Decker owner dies at age 88
February 19, 2012 April 10, 1923, to Feb. 18, 2012. Eighty-eight years, 10 months, eight days. According to his family, Dale D. Decker made the best of every minute. Dale Decker spent 2 1/2 years in the U.S. more »» 
Appreciating vets
February 18, 2012 WALL LAKE — When a veteran walks into the Wall Lake Community Center for the Sac County Veterans Appreciation Day, they are likely to be met there by Peggy Dettmann, the veterans service officer for... more »» 
Summit highlights importance of ag
February 18, 2012 State Rep. Helen Miller, D-Fort Dodge, told a room of 40 listeners Saturday morning that most Iowans are unaware of agriculture’s impact on the state’s economy. more »» 
Unique holes draw mini-golf aficionados
February 18, 2012 For Friendship Haven residents Glen and Marjory Thompson, one of the secrets to a successful, “almost 69 years,” of happy marriage is on occasion doing things together that one of them does not enjo... more »»
Algona native is 4-H?Foundation boss
February 18, 2012 ALGONA — An Algona native and Iowa 4-H alumni, Kris Fish Kuhlmann, is the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s new executive director. more »»
AFES wants to buy Phillips gym
February 17, 2012 Athletics For Education and Success is looking for a partner interested in purchasing the Phillips Middle School and its gym buildin. more »»
Gowrie teen spends days as Senate page
February 17, 2012 GOWRIE — Katie Jaeschke remembers seeing pages working in the state Capitol when she went there on field trips as a student in elementary school and, later, middle school. more »»
FD police officer charged with burglary
February 16, 2012 A Fort Dodge Police Department lieutenant is in jail facing charges of first-degree burglary after an alleged assault at an apartment in Fort Dodge. David L. more »» 
Walk this way
February 16, 2012 The Fort Dodge Noon Kiwanis Club is raising funds to restore the asphalt walkway that wraps tightly around Oleson Park Zoo. more »»
FD seeks grant money
February 16, 2012 Three more firefighters would be hired with the help of a federal grant being sought by Fort Dodge Fire Chief David Luers. more »»
Pair ask Alstott to step down
February 16, 2012 Fort Dodge City Councilman Kim Alstott has been asked to resign by a couple that was prevented by a polling place error from voting in the Ward 4 race he won by one vote in November. more »»
Tyler trial reset for July
February 16, 2012 The trial of an Oklahoma woman accused of killing her newborn baby boy has been delayed for the second time at her attorney’s request. Hillary Tyler, 31, of Mulhall, Okla. more »»
DOC may get $6.5M boost
February 16, 2012 A $6.5 million bill approved Wednesday will meet the needs of the state prison system through June without breaking the budget, according to lawmakers who represent Webster County. more »» Civitan Club February 22, 2012 Fort Dodge Civitan Club: 7 a.m., Hickory House. more » Go and Do - Local Area Events
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