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Fort Dodge pastor ministered to troops for two decades

Local News November 10, 2026

-Messenger photo by Bill Shea Gabe Casciato poses in his office at Crossway Church with a framed display of all his military awards and insignia. He served for 24 years, with most of that time as a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve and Iowa Air National Guard. Long before Gabe Casciato was the senior pastor of Crossway Church in Fort Dodge, he was ministering to an entirely different type of congregation. Everyone in that congregation wore a military uniform. Often they were working under extreme stress that would be unimaginable to civilians. And Casciato did not get to provide ...

Gratitude and best wishes

Local News November 10, 2026

Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. What do we do when we appreciate someone or something? Ideally, we show that appreciation with our thanks, but often we can do more – we can support that person or organization by encouraging them, helping them, telling others about them, or even providing financial support. Gratitude can be an action as well as a feeling.

Southern Hamilton county meal program now accepting applications

Local News November 10, 2026

Applications are now being accepted for the Southern Hamilton County Meal Program, a new community-driven initiative designed to provide nutritious, home-delivered meals to individuals who may have difficulty preparing or accessing meals on their own. Meal deliveries are scheduled to begin Monday, November 30, serving residents of Jewell, Stanhope, Stratford and surrounding rural areas. The program is designed to support neighbors experiencing a variety of circumstances, including recovery from illness or surgery, mobility challenges, temporary hardships, caregiving ...

The military chaplain: stories of strength, courage and need

Local News November 10, 2026

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 year while serving as a chaplain for Iowa, and will be on hand to ...

G'day

Local News November 10, 2026

No newspaper tomorrow In honor of Veterans Day, there will not be a newspaper published online or in newsprint. There will be no mail delivery and most banks and federal buildings will be closed. Veterans Day events tomorrow The Community Veterans Day program will be held at the Webster City Middle School tomorrow at 10:45 a.m. The Middle School is located at 820 Des Moines St. This will be held in the multi-purpose room at the Middle School. Those attending are encouraged to arrive by 10:30 a.m. An additional program will be held at the Webster City High School, starting at ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

Local News November 10, 2026

1936 Quill Club members write comedy and present it at regular club meeting The inexplicable infant” said to be Broadway’s 1925 “specialty, was presented at the meeting of the Quill club held at the G.S. Lane home last evening with Miss Margaret Linnan, hostess. This is the first play to have been written and produced by the club members. Plans of the club this year call for the writing and presentation of four plays. The part of John Euderby, the farmer, was taken by Miss Bertha Teal, and a “wonderful” farmer she was with the big rubber boots, old hat, chin whiskers etc. ...