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Grant Gibbons has been named the publisher of The Messenger.While he is new to the position of publisher, he is no stran...
12/27/2025

Grant Gibbons has been named the publisher of The Messenger.

While he is new to the position of publisher, he is no stranger to The Messenger. He worked at the paper as regional circulation manager from 2000 to 2023.

Most recently, he was the publisher of The Journal in New Ulm, Minnesota, and The Independent in Marshall, Minnesota. He was the publisher of those newspapers from 2023 until returning to The Messenger.

He started in his new position Dec. 15, replacing Terry Christensen, who retired Nov. 21.

Grant Gibbons has been named the publisher of The Messenger. While he is new to the position of publisher, he is no stranger to The Messenger. He worked at the paper as regional circulation manager from 2000 to 2023. Most recently, he was the publisher of The Journal in New Ulm, Minnesota, and The I...

A local nonprofit dedicated to ensuring affordable housing throughout Fort Dodge is asking residents to don formal wear ...
12/27/2025

A local nonprofit dedicated to ensuring affordable housing throughout Fort Dodge is asking residents to don formal wear and a mask for a new fundraiser on New Year’s Eve.

Heartland Hope and Homes will host a masquerade ball at the Cardiff Event Center at Fort Frenzy on New Year’s Eve with all proceeds being donated to the mission of building, repairing, and creating affordable housing throughout the community.

A local nonprofit dedicated to ensuring affordable housing throughout Fort Dodge is asking residents to don formal wear and a mask for a new fundraiser on New Year’s Eve. Heartland Hope and Homes will host a masquerade ball at the Cardiff Event Center at Fort Frenzy on New Year’s Eve with all pr...

Rolling Hills Dental Clinic announced the addition of Dr. Marcela DaCosta as the practice’s new associate dentist.DaCost...
12/27/2025

Rolling Hills Dental Clinic announced the addition of Dr. Marcela DaCosta as the practice’s new associate dentist.

DaCosta will begin seeing patients on Jan. 5, and is currently accepting appointments.

Rolling Hills Dental Clinic announced the addition of Dr. Marcela DaCosta as the practice’s new associate dentist. DaCosta will begin seeing patients on Jan. 5, and is currently accepting appointments. “We are excited to welcome Dr. DaCosta to Rolling Hills Dental Clinic,” said Dr. Maria Becke...

Segebart graduates from ILEA:
12/27/2025

Segebart graduates from ILEA:

Segebart graduates from ILEA Local News Dec 27, 2025 -Submitted photo Lucas Segebart graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on Dec.19. He was part of the 324th graduating class and completed the academy’s rigorous 16-week training program that consisted of coursework in policing communica...

When Aaron Graves committed to Iowa, Kirk Ferentz knew he had a special player.Graves announced his intentions as a fres...
12/27/2025

When Aaron Graves committed to Iowa, Kirk Ferentz knew he had a special player.

Graves announced his intentions as a freshman in high school and four years later is on the verge of his final game as a Hawkeye.

“Aaron has no flaws,” Ferentz said in an exclusive interview with The Messenger. “He is a tremendous person with high character. He comes from a great family.”

IOWA CITY — When Aaron Graves committed to Iowa, Kirk Ferentz knew he had a special player. Graves announced his intentions as a freshman in high school and four years later is on the verge of his final game as a Hawkeye. “Aaron has no flaws,” Ferentz said in an exclusive interview with The Me...

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt community is merry and bright this holiday season thanks to the artistic prowess of local artist...
12/26/2025

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt community is merry and bright this holiday season thanks to the artistic prowess of local artist Kelsey Olson.

Olson, who attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City for art education, wanted to spread holiday joy through art this Christmas, and painted Christmas scenes on more than a dozen area businesses’ windows including Kanealy Repair, The Loot Loft, Night Owl Books, The Good Cup, Humboldt Engraving, Boldt Nutrition, Retail Rehab, and El sol de Mexico restaurant.

“I’ve had so much fun painting these windows,” said Olson. “I hope that my art brings people the same joy that it has brought to me.”

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt community is merry and bright this holiday season thanks to the artistic prowess of local artist Kelsey Olson. Olson, who attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City for art education, wanted to spread holiday joy through art this Christmas, and painted Christmas scenes on...

All across the nation, a feeling of anticipation is in the air. It is Christmas Eve, a time when those whose jobs do not...
12/24/2025

All across the nation, a feeling of anticipation is in the air. It is Christmas Eve, a time when those whose jobs do not demand that they be at work complete preparations for Christmas, the biggest day on most of our calendars. Once the packages are all wrapped, the last decorations are adjusted on Christmas trees, cookies are taken out of the oven and, perhaps, a turkey begins cooking, a time of peace descends upon many of us.

All across the nation, a feeling of anticipation is in the air. It is Christmas Eve, a time when those whose jobs do not demand that they be at work complete preparations for Christmas, the biggest day on most of our calendars. Once the packages are all wrapped, the last decorations are adjusted on....

Five Iowa Central football players have been named All-Americans by the NJCAA, including a pair who have landed on the f...
12/24/2025

Five Iowa Central football players have been named All-Americans by the NJCAA, including a pair who have landed on the first-team.

Five Iowa Central football players have been named All-Americans by the NJCAA, including a pair who have landed on the first-team. Alan Pond and Taylor Schaefer were both first team selections for the Tritons, as Ahmad Grayer made the second. Christian Barney and Marcellus Chandler were honorable me...

IOWA CITY — Grayson Graves might not remember his first Iowa football game, but it will be a memory his proud father, Aa...
12/24/2025

IOWA CITY — Grayson Graves might not remember his first Iowa football game, but it will be a memory his proud father, Aaron, won’t soon forget.

When the Hawkeyes face Vanderbilt in the Reliaquest Bowl on New Years Eve, Grayson will be a little over a month old. The infant will also be in the stands for his dad’s final game as a Hawkeye.

“My wife (Aubrey) and Grayson will both be at the bowl game,” Graves said. “He will have his little earmuffs on (to quell the noise). “I have a great support system. It will be a lot of fun.”

IOWA CITY — Grayson Graves might not remember his first Iowa football game, but it will be a memory his proud father, Aaron, won’t soon forget. When the Hawkeyes face Vanderbilt in the Reliaquest Bowl on New Years Eve, Grayson will be a little over a month old. The infant will also be in the [.....

In 2001, members of the Fort Dodge Police Association chose to sponsor the Santa Cops program as a way for law enforceme...
12/24/2025

In 2001, members of the Fort Dodge Police Association chose to sponsor the Santa Cops program as a way for law enforcement to give back to the community, while also building a supportive and caring relationship with Webster County’s youth.

As part of the event Target graciously agreed to partner with the Police Department by hosting the event at their store, 2910 First Ave. S..

Names of students between the grade levels of kindergarten through sixth grade are provided by the counselors in the various Webster County schools.

In 2001, members of the Fort Dodge Police Association chose to sponsor the Santa Cops program as a way for law enforcement to give back to the community, while also building a supportive and caring relationship with Webster County’s youth. As part of the event Target graciously agreed to partner w...

It started with a conversation.During a basketball game at Fort Dodge Senior High School, Love Bomb was formed.Senior Sa...
12/24/2025

It started with a conversation.

During a basketball game at Fort Dodge Senior High School, Love Bomb was formed.

Senior Sam Salvatore and friend Trice Jakeman were talking about their love for music and decided to form a band.

“Love Bomb started with Trice and I at a FDSH basketball game,” Salvatore said. “Trice and I were talking about our love for music and how it impacted us so we decided to form a band.”

It started with a conversation. During a basketball game at Fort Dodge Senior High School, Love Bomb was formed. Senior Sam Salvatore and friend Trice Jakeman were talking about their love for music and decided to form a band. “Love Bomb started with Trice and I at a FDSH basketball game,” Salva...

CLARION — While the dairy cattle are gone, the barn now under the care of Austin Keller retains much of the original equ...
12/24/2025

CLARION — While the dairy cattle are gone, the barn now under the care of Austin Keller retains much of the original equipment that it had when it was in use as a dairy barn. The barn had stalls for milking 18 head of dairy cattle.

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the Farm News Barns tab published on Nov. 28, 2025. CLARION — While the dairy cattle are gone, the barn now under the care of Austin Keller retains much of the original equipment that it had when it was in use as a dairy barn. The barn had […]

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