The Iowa Central women capped off 2025 with a victory here on New Year’s Eve over No. 1 (Div. III) Anoka-Ramsey, prevailing by a final of 57-55. Trista Ohlmeier led the Tritons (11-3 overall) with a ...

New Fort Dodge Mayor Dave Flattery, plus the newly elected and reelected City Council members, will be sworn into office during a ceremony this morning. It will begin at 11 a.m. in the Municipal ...

Alex Pudenz, of Callender, graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport. Palmer College of Chiropractic is the first and largest college in the ...

Back when he was dominating at Algona High School, Jack Limbaugh had a decision to make. With programs like Nebraska, Iowa, ...

As 2026 begins, drivers in Iowa have even more reason to put down their phones while behind the wheel. That’s because a law ...

Grace Casciato, of Fort Dodge, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must complete a minimum ...

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday First-degree harassment — James M. Hollins, 37, 1428 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Jan. 9, no contact order issued. Assault while displaying a ...

The Webster County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents in Dayton to check their home security cameras following a report of gunfire Sunday evening. According to Webster County Chief Deputy Derek ...

-Messenger file photo Jill Cook spends some time reading with her grandson, Ian Duarte, then 7. Cook, who lives with the ...

Soon, we will welcome in a new year. Tonight, no doubt many readers will stay home, joining the ranks of those sitting on the couch, counting down the final moments of 2025 while participating ...

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Violation of probation — Dominic R. Morrow, 41, 242 Ave. E, further proceedings to be scheduled. Interference with official acts — Jody S. Donahe, 64, 1047 N.

Iowa residents are allowed to start the new year with a bang — literally. Those who wish to light some fireworks to welcome 2026 can do so, and a new state law gives them more time to do it. Under the ...