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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > giving-back-is-catching-on

Giving back is catching on

55+ min ago   (347+ words) In 2012, Mike and Pat Brandrup did something extraordinary. They looked at the farm bought by Mike's grandparents in the 1930s, the place they called home, and made a big decision. They gave part of it away. Not all of it, just…...

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > public-safety-center-referendum-pushed-to-november-2027

Public Safety Center referendum pushed to November 2027

12+ hour, 30+ min ago   (672+ words) Webster County voters will not be asked to consider a new Public Safety Center referendum this November after local officials agreed to push the proposed vote back one year. In a joint statement released Thursday afternoon, the Webster County Public…...

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From our files: August 2011

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (17+ words) Messenger News 713 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, IA 50501 - Copyright © Messenger News...

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > fdsh-project-gets-started

FDSH project gets started

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (373+ words) A flat patch of ground on the east side of Fort Dodge Senior High School will be covered by a new multipurpose building that will be one of the most visible signs of a major renovation of the 1958 vintage school....

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > coalville-house-destroyed-by-fire

Coalville house destroyed by fire

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (308+ words) COALVILLE -- A Coalville home was destroyed by a fire early Monday morning that rekindled Tuesday afternoon. No one was injured in either fire at 23928 237th Ave. A family of four and three dogs were left homeless by the blaze. The American…...

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > first-womens-equality-day-forum-held-in-fort-dodge

First Women’s Equality Day Forum held in Fort Dodge

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (465+ words) The first Women’s Equality Day Forum in Fort Dodge was held at the Fort Dodge Public Library on Tuesday evening. The event featured a diverse panel of six women, speaking to around 40 people in attendance. The panel included Rachel Burns…...

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > st-edmond-marks-first-day

St. Edmond marks first day

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (17+ words) Messenger News 713 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, IA 50501 - Copyright © Messenger News...

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > ready-to-roll-2

‘Ready to roll’ -

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (233+ words) The fall semester at Iowa Central Community College began Monday with 8 a.m. classes and goodies served up by college President Jesse Ulrich. "We had a really good kickoff to the fall semester," Ulrich said Monday afternoon. "We're ready to roll." For…...

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > a-new-year-a-new-hope

A new year, a new hope

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (404+ words) The first day of school presents hope, optimism and change for those attending St. Edmond Catholic School. In the middle school levels, that means a brand-new structure designed to provide better learning for all. "We are very excited about the…...

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > mnw-celebrates-first-day-with-flag-raising

MNW celebrates first day with flag-raising

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (18+ words) Messenger News 713 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, IA 50501 - Copyright © Messenger News...