When the movie, “Fighting Spirit: Combat Chaplain’s journey” is shown Sunday night at the South Marion United Methodist Church, there will be a special bonus. One of those present finished a deployment of nearly a…
Fort Dodge pastor ministered to troops for two decades
-Messenger photo by Bill Shea Gabe Casciato poses in his office at Crossway Church with a framed display of all…
Gratitude and best wishes
Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. What do we do when we appreciate someone or…
G'day
No newspaper tomorrow In honor of Veterans Day, there will not be a newspaper published online or in newsprint. There…
Southern Hamilton county meal program now accepting applications
Applications are now being accepted for the Southern Hamilton County Meal Program, a new community-driven initiative designed to provide nutritious,…
Turning Back the Pages of Time
1936 Quill Club members write comedy and present it at regular club meeting The inexplicable infant” said to be Broadway’s…
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Local Sports
Strong finish for Garcia
FORT DODGE - Jesus Garcia put everything he had into his final cross country…
JEWELL - The South Hamilton volleyball squad saw its season come to an end on Monday…
South Hamilton ousted by No. 2 Grundy Center
Hawk Garcia will compete at state
FINAL GOODBYE
Local Columns
Reassessing my own age
There are advantages to being the oldest child in the family and I am one. About 18 months after my father returned from Europe after World War II, I came along. One of the advantages of being the oldest is being able to remember when your younger siblings came along. My mother gave birth…
Midwest Fishing: Outdoor observations
This week, we began publishing a short thought for the day from the Webster City Ministerial…
Learn to be grateful and lift your hearts and spirit
Grateful to be Grateful!
Editorials
Hard work of governing must begin
The 2026 general election is over. Many folks will breathe a sigh of relief at that thought. We congratulate the winners of Tuesday's votes, and we challenge them to do two things. First, the easy challenge, for both the election winners and losers. Remove your yard signs and any other promotional materials you may…
Unlike most holidays, Halloween really has no serious purpose. It's primarily an opportunity for harmless, child-oriented…
Let’s keep Halloween fun
Editorial: National 4-H Week, which began Sunday and concludes Saturday, is a good time to celebrate…
4-H is about helping youth achieve
Voters face WCHS facilities question next week: Do they know enough?
Business Briefs
Van Diest Supply celebrates 70th anniversary on Sept. 11
La Perla Jarocha celebrates 20 years in Webster City
Urology services now available at VDMC
G'Day!
Lifestyle Briefs
Parents invited to Back to School Night Aug. 3
Back to School Night will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug, 3 at the Webster City Middle School, 1101 Des Moines St. Webster City Community School District invites all students and families to this special evening. designed as a one-stop location where families can access the resources and support needed to…
Van Diest Medical Center board will not meet in July
Jam session set for Friday night
Congregate meals for week of July 27 to July 30
Letters to Editor
Meals on Wheels volunteers thankful for community, smooth transitions
It is the season where we reflect on all things we are thankful for during the past year. We are writing about Webster City Meals on Wheels (MOW). Since January MOW has gone from obtaining meals prepared at Briggs Woods Conference Center to Grama’s Diner downtown. Both locations provided delicious meals for our clients…
Polio anywhere is a threat to children everywhere
Questions rail feasibility study
Vote: It's about the fate of our country
Obituaries
Max Sylvester
Max Sylvester, 95, of Webster City a long-time area educator died Saturday, October 31, 2026. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2026 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3rd at Foster Funeral and Cremation…