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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Faced with a decision that would ultimately guide his high school career, Hunter Horn looked to the two people he trusted the ...

Former Iowa Central baseball standout Evan Johnson will continue his path to the majors in a different role. Johnson, who ...

By DANA BECKER [email protected] The Fort Dodge wrestling team is ranked 13th in the first edition of the IHSAA dual ...

A mid-morning snow squall brought traffic throughout north central Iowa to a halt Sunday. “We have a tow ban in place,” said ...

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 ...