SIOUX CITY — An Estherville woman was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm last fall. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

The Fort Dodge Community School District and the Early Childhood Center announce Kindergarten Round-Up details for the 2024-2025 school year. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

A week and a half ago, the world turned upside down as a set of young sisters lost both of their parents and their grandmother in an unimaginable tragedy just outside of Fort Dodge. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

After serving as the Webster County auditor for the last eight years, Doreen Pliner has announced she plans to retire at the end of this year and will not seek re-election. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

Webster County Supervisor Mark Campbell announced his reelection bid for the Webster County Supervisor District 2 seat on Tuesday. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

A resolution that would declare emergency medical services to be an essential county service and allow the county to institute a levy to fund them passed its first reading by the Webster County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

DES MOINES — The Iowa Court of Appeals is now considering the appeal of a Fort Dodge man whose attorneys say he’s not competent to stand trial for the 2021 murder of a co-worker. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

A Dayton man is facing up to 10 years in prison after he allegedly sold dozens of hog crates that didn’t belong to him on Facebook Marketplace. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

From our files: February 2009 St. Edmond’s John Engler drives as Humboldt’s Charlie Friedl defends and Gael teammate Patrick Flattery looks on. messengernews.net/news/from-our-…

Maurices, a women’s clothing store, will return to Fort Dodge with a new site in Corridor Plaza. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

Leader in Me is an educational framework that has been implemented by the Fort Dodge Community School District for several years. The first paradigm of the program is “Everyone Can Be a Leader.” messengernews.net/news/local-new…

State Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R-Fort Dodge, announced Wednesday that he is running for reelection. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

Tillie’s Quilts receives small business award messengernews.net/news/local-new…

DAYTON — Two people escaped injury when a small explosion occurred in a southern Webster County barn Wednesday afternoon. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

From our files: February 2009 Jay Anderson, left, and his son Nate, of rural Jewell, drive Pat and Polly through Lake Cornelia Park during the annual Wright County Winterfest. Wagon and sleigh rides were among the many activities at the event. messengernews.net/news/from-our-…

Debi Durham, the director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, is no stranger to Fort Dodge. She said she visits just about annually and each time she sees something different. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

Webster County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Trevir Michehl has announced his plans to run for the Republican nomination for Webster County sheriff, challenging current Sheriff Luke Fleener. Michehl made the announcement on his campaign’s Facebook page. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

LAKE CITY — Hybrid seed corn has been a key to making Iowa one of the world’s top corn-producing regions. For decades, Iowa was home to hundreds of local, independent, family-owned seed companies. Shelby County alone boasted nearly 20 of these companies. messengernews.net/news/local-new…

Go and Do: Feb. 9, 2024 messengernews.net/news/local-new…

From our files: February 2009 Kevin Ault, manager of Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge, checks the inventory of new golf clubs for sale at the course’s clubhouse in 2009. residents who have chosen a life of public service. messengernews.net/news/from-our-…