The military operations against Iran have apparently not affected Iowa Army National Guard soldiers deployed in the Middle East, many of whom are returning home early. About 1,800 troops — including ...

The 2025-26 season will already go down as a memorable one for the Emmetsburg girls. For the first time since 1999, the ...

The Iowa softball team went 3-1 at the LSU Invitational this weekend. The Hawkeyes (13-6 overall) won the first three games against four opponents. They beat Nichols State, 5-3. Fort Dodge Senior High ...

Police log FORT DODGE Sunday Disorderly conduct was reported in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. Harassment was reported in the 600 ...

Iowa’s two United States senators and the congressman representing the Fort Dodge area quickly voiced their support for the attack on Iran. All three took to the social media channel X to let their ...

A man who led law enforcement officers on a vehicle pursuit in northern Kossuth County in January has entered a guilty plea that will apparently spare him from prison, according to court records. Jose ...

State Rep. Ann Meyer has filed her nominating petitions to run for a fifth term this year. The Fort Dodge Republican said that during her first four terms she has produced legislative successes and ...

Arizona won five games in the Hillenbrand Invitational last weekend. The Wildcats (17-5 overall), who have now won five games in a row, blanked Eastern Illinois, 8-0 to open the tournament. On Friday, ...

A Fort Dodge man has been arrested and charged with seeking “implied explicit photos” of a child over the course of about three years, according to court records. Sean L. Draper, 38, of 1022 Ave. C, ...

Iowa lawmakers have been talking about doing something with property taxes since the legislative session began in early ...

-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla From left, Stella Pingel as young Miriam, Caliana Walding as Leah, and Ruby Brockbank as ...

Kyle Johnson faced a dejected locker room following Southeast Valley’s 65-48 Class 2A substate final loss to second-ranked Unity Christian here on Saturday night. Johnson’s Jaguars weren’t discouraged ...