A two vehicle accident has claimed the lives of both drivers Wednesday near Webster City. The crash occurred shortly after ...

With the postseason right around the corner, the Fort Dodge softball squad is trying to position itself to have a very ...

The Fort Dodge baseball team surpassed the 30-win mark for the first time in 14 seasons with a sweep of Waterloo East here on Wednesday. Scores were 11-0 in six innings and 14-1 in five. The Dodgers ...

The Messenger will not be published on Saturday in commemoration of the Independence Day holiday. The weekend paper will be distributed on Friday. The office will be closed on Friday. Check over the ...

Police log FORT DODGE Monday Harassment was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 1800 block of First Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of ...

Whether you spend this Fourth of July picnicking, enjoying a parade, attending a community celebration, watching a fireworks display or just plain loafing, there should be at least a brief time to ...

A new entity, called the Public Safety Authority, was created Tuesday by Webster County and Fort Dodge leaders. The group will be tasked with building and financing a Law Enforcement Center. A new ...

Fort Dodge has always had a relationship with the railroad. From the High Bridge to the tracks running through the heart of our city, the rail line is more than infrastructure. It is part of who we ...

The boil water advisory for Otho has been lifted, according to the Webster County Emergency Management Agency. The advisory was issued Thursday in response to work on the city’s water tower.

Drivers on most of Webster County’s paved roads will be able to legally pick up the pace starting Wednesday, when Iowa’s default speed limit climbs from 55 mph to 60 mph. The change takes effect July ...

The St. Edmond baseball team honored seniors Grant Galles, Kinnick Henning, Max Webster, Jackson Calvert, Jack McElroy, Ethan ...

The yard waste disposal options offered by the Fort Dodge Public Works Department will be different this week because of the Independence Day holiday. There will be no curbside collection of yard ...