Fort Dodge Messenger

The Messenger is a local newspaper serving the Fort Dodge, Iowa region, which includes Buena Vista, Calhoun, Green, Hamilton, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Sac, Webster, and Wright counties. Established on July 31, 1856, this newspaper is published every day of the week. Its catchy slogan is: "Spend a few minutes with us ... 7 days a week!" Currently, The Messenger has a circulation of 18,788 copies from Monday to Saturday and 21,161 copies on Sundays. The paper is printed using soy ink.

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Scholarship winners announced | News, Sports, Jobs - Messenger News

4 days ago | messengernews.net
133rd Test Squadron concludes its service to the country

2 months ago | messengernews.net | Bill Shea

Mar 2, 2025 By BILL [email protected] blue flag that for decades was the symbol of the 133rd Test Squadron was slowly and solemnly rolled up Sunday afternoon as the unit formally ended its service to the country.
Fort Dodge natives weather Hurricane Milton | News, Sports, Jobs - Messenger News

Oct 11, 2024 | messengernews.net

HAINES CITY, FLORIDA. — Growing up in the Gowrie area, Ashley Canto was used to Iowa’s uncertain weather. However, now living in Florida, Hurricane Milto
GO THE DISTANCE | News, Sports, Jobs - Messenger News

Jul 20, 2024 | messengernews.net

Brady Johnson distinctly remembers the feeling of completing his first half marathon nine years ago in Reno, Nevada. “I limped across the finish line,”
CHANGING OF THE GUARD | News, Sports, Jobs - Messenger News

Jul 6, 2024 | messengernews.net

Blake Utley and Tehya Miller have shared many of the same passions and experiences — both as students growing up in Fort Dodge, and now, as current Fort Dodge
Get ready to laugh

Jul 6, 2024 | messengernews.net | Rick Johnston |Ken Ludwig

The show, written by Paul Slade Smith, features two cops, three crooks, and eight doors in a motel. The show is a comedy of errors in which the two cops attempt to catch the embezzling mayor red-handed. The comedy aspect is one of the major reasons why Director Lindey Krug was attracted to this play. “It’s pretty fast-paced, and it’s hysterical,” she said. “That’s pretty much what drove me to it. I know the Fort Dodge audience likes a good comedy, and when I was reading it, I was laughing out loud.
Into Ukraine

May 2, 2024 | messengernews.net | Doug Bailey

By DOUG BAILEYThe Romanian Border Guard waved us through. Following David McGuire’s van in the lead, we crossed over the Ukraine border. Shiny new razor wire greeted us. This had a more serious feel. The Ukrainian border guards were all in military camo and armed. There seemed to be an even split between male and female — all business, regardless. They brought both of our vehicles into a brightly-lit, covered area. David got out, again with the chocolate-filled pastries.
Climbing for air

Mar 30, 2024 | messengernews.net | Bill Shea

[email protected] — Imagine going to the top of a skyscraper using only the stairs. Now imagine doing that while wearing 50 pounds of extra stuff, including a big tank on your back. A team of volunteer firefighters from Otho is preparing to do just that to help raise money for the American Lung Association. The grueling event is called the Fight for Air Climb. The team will raise about $500 going up all those steps.
‘Impossible Dream’

Feb 26, 2024 | messengernews.net | “By God’s grace

VDMC lab techs arrive from overseas Feb 26, 2024 Recruiting qualified candidates for certain healthcare positions can be challenging in today’s world.
FD council considers franchise fee, more police officers

Jan 8, 2024 | messengernews.net | Bill Shea

By BILL [email protected] eight members to the 40-member Fort Dodge Police Department offers the best option for deterring crime in the community, Police Chief Dennis Quinn told the City Council Monday. “I can see a lot of huge gains by adding these officers,” he said.