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Keeping warm is goal of Coats for Kids
Oct 14 2021BILL SHEA
Editor
bshea@messengernews.net
Coats that kids have outgrown and mittens that no one wears anymore can be found in closets and drawers throughout Webster County.
The annual Coats for Kids effort now gearing up aims to get those items to families with children who need warm clothing for the coming winter.
Donations of ne...
Friendship Haven to expand skilled care
Oct 13 2021CHAD THOMPSON
City Editor
cthompson@messengernews.net
Individuals needing short-term care for an illness or injury will soon be able to get the therapy they need in all neighborhoods of the Simpson Health Center on the Friendship Haven campus, 420 Kenyon Road.
Julie Thorson, president and CEO of the senior living community, announced Tuesday that skille...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $15k
Oct 7 2021Fort Dodge area residents participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday. The Walk was held at Fort Dodge Middle School with the health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers remaining top priorities.
Walkers helped raise over $15,000 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’...
BILL SHEA
Editor
bshea@messengernews.net
The green and copper colors of the clock tower atop the Webster County Courthouse stood in contrast to Saturday afternoon’s gray sky as a group of officials, Masons and citizens celebrated the restoration of the downtown landmark.
The top hat-wearing grand master of Iowa’s Masons presided over a rededicationceremony i...
Messenger donates to Growth Alliance
Oct 1 2021The Messenger has donated a portion of the proceeds from sales of the annual All About Fort Dodge magazine to the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. Read more.
BILL SHEA
Editor
bshea@messengernews.net
Small businesses in Webster County that suffered losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a grant of up to $10,000 through a new program.
The Webster County Board of Supervisors is using $250,000 of the money it received from the federal American Rescue Plan to provide the grants...
Jobs are plentiful in Greater Fort Dodge, and many people are moving to the area for a dependable living and a high quality of life. Cargill is one local employer who brings a strong workforce to the area and supports Greater Fort Dodge’s capacity to feed and fuel the world...
Jobs are plentiful in Greater Fort Dodge, and many people are moving to the area for a dependable living and a high quality of life. Cargill is one local employer who brings a strong workforce to the area and supports Greater Fort Dodge’s capacity to feed and fuel the world...
UnityPoint Health is launching a new urgent care model in Fort Dodge in Summer 2021. The UnityPoint Clinic Express building is currently under construction at the new Crossroad Plaza Development, 2728 2nd Avenue South.
The new clinic model has been developed to provide people of every age with a more convenient...
Four generations strong
Apr 24 2021CHAD THOMPSON
City Editor
cthompson@messengernews.net
When Nate Moeller visits customers’ homes in Fort Dodge, he’ll sometimes find air conditioning or heating units that were installed by his grandpa decades ago.
Moeller, the son of Fred Moeller, returned home in 2020 to become manager of the family business — Moeller Furnace Co.
“I am out doin...
Living in a region where jobs are plentiful is something to be thankful for, indeed! The Greater Fort Dodge area has something for everyone, regardless of level of education or experience. In addition to an abundance of jobs, there are a multitude of training programs, advancement opportunities and educational tool...
The Greater Fort Dodge area is teeming with superior educational opportunities that extend from courses to clubs. Seeing our students spend the holiday season enjoying local opportunities for shopping and dining remind us of how fortunate we are to call ourselves home to many fine institutions of education like Iow...
The local artistic talents in the Greater Fort Dodge area bring an abundance of beauty and interest to our community. Our arts and culture scene encompasses a wide variety of musical and artistic styles and genres. We are thankful for the people that bring art and culture to our communit...
We appreciate the many global companies that have chosen to locate their operations in the Greater Fort Dodge area. Global companies bring a level of diversity and prosperity to our region that many other regions do not have. They spur new revenue potential, international business experience, jobs and even buildin...
As we approach the holiday season and the end of 2020, it’s a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and experiences during the past year. COVID-19 has certainly changed our lives and taught us the things that are truly important. COVID-19 has also helped us appreciate the abundant outdoo...
The Growth Alliance Board of Directors works tirelessly to ensure the success of our community. The Board of Directors is the pulse of the Greater Fort Dodge community, working behind the scenes to make progress happen. We are thankful for the forward thinking leaders that guide us in a positive directio...
Cooler temperatures, cozy moments and holidays full of family and friends remind us to be especially thankful for our business community. Greater Fort Dodge is buzzing with excitement during the holiday shopping season, rain or shine! Our strong business community contributes greatly to the success of Greater Fort Dodge durin...
