Ahead of Sophomore Day, the 12th-ranked Iowa Central softball team received some key contributions from their second-year ...

Having commemorated the sorrow of Good Friday, Christians the world over today are preparing for the joy of another Easter morning with the message of victory over death and despair. The celebration ...

Heartland Hope and Homes, a local nonprofit organization, has announced its latest community initiative: partnering with UnityPoint Health -Fort Dodge to install an accessibility ramp for a Fort Dodge ...

Grace Lutheran Church, 211 S. Ninth St., is holding a rummage sale from noon to 6 p.m. May 2 and 9 a.m. to noon May 3 at the church. There will also be a bake sale, lunch and silent auction. On May 3, ...

Across rural America, where farm fields stretch to the horizon and small towns pepper the landscape, agricultural cooperatives stand as pillars of strength and resilience. As CEO of NEW Cooperative ...

Cooper Elementary School student Terek Lawler couldn’t believe all of the things that drones are used for. “Like watching for ...

Messenger Bill Shea The driver of this sport utility vehicle suffered minor injuries when it collided with a semitrailer at ...

A Webster County deputy was justified in the shooting of a suspect on April 7, Sac County Attorney Ben Smith has ruled. His report was made public Thursday morning. Webster County Deputy Matt Miller’s ...

A Fort Dodge house that was severely damaged by fire Wednesday almost ignited again on Thursday. Firefighters were called back to 1524 Fourth Ave. N. at 11:45 a.m. Thursday when a city building ...

Freedom Pointe, 1303 A. St., will hold an Easter celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. There will be an egg hunt, games, prizes, snacks and Easter Bunny visit.

Moose Lodge 806 will hold its annual Easter egg hunt at noon Saturday at Dodger Stadium, 1930 Elmhurst Ave. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Cost is 50 cents per child. Prizes will be awarded after ...

The Fort Dodge boys soccer team broke through on Thursday night. The Dodgers (1-5 overall) snapped a 16-match losing streak with a 3-0 win over Waterloo East (0-4). “It’s great to go out and get a win ...