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messengernews.net > news > business-briefs > 2026 > 08 > belloma-receives-daisy-award

Belloma receives DAISY Award

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (180+ words) Riley Belloma, a registered nurse in Emergency Services, received the DAISY Award at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center. A patient, who came in unresponsive and suffering from heat exhaustion, nominated Belloma for the award. "From the moment I came…...

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > center-stage-with-ben-ahlers-this-thursday-at-iccc

‘Center Stage With Ben Ahlers’ this Thursday at ICCC

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (362+ words) The acting career of Ben Ahlers has recently soared to meteoric heights. That doesn't mean the 2015 Fort Dodge Senior High School graduate has forgotten the importance of his roots. Ahlers is returning to Fort Dodge this Thursday for a one-night…...

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messengernews.net > life > local-lifestyle > 2026 > 08 > christian-artists-to-take-the-stage-aug-30-at-iowa-central

Christian artists to take the stage Aug. 30 at Iowa Central

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (340+ words) Recording artists Andrew Ripp and Riley Clemmons are set to perform a joint concert at Iowa Central Community College to kick off the 2026-2027 Center for Performing Arts series. Audiences will experience an unforgettable evening of contemporary Christian music as Ripp…...

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messengernews.net > news > local-business > 2026 > 08 > farm-progress-show-will-kick-off-the-harvest-season

Farm Progress Show will kick off the harvest season

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (922+ words) BOONE -- Before they head out to their own fields, Iowa farmers can check out what is likely to be the first corn harvest of the year when the Farm Progress Show opens in Boone for its three-day run beginning on…...

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > bird-touts-her-accomplishments-as-ag

Bird touts her accomplishments as AG

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (332+ words) As Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks reelection in November, she talks about a recent court win that will keep candy-flavored vapes off store shelves and the early success of her cold case unit. The win in the vape case,…...

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messengernews.net > opinion > local-columns > 2026 > 08 > supporting-veterans-in-their-greatest-time-of-need

Supporting veterans in their greatest time of need

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (571+ words) Messenger News - Supporting veterans in their greatest time of need Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have been committed to ensuring Iowa's veterans have the resources they need. The brave men and women who have selflessly worn our nation's uniform…...

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > american-cream-draft-horses-in-the-spotlight-at-iowa-state-fair

American cream draft horses in the spotlight at Iowa State Fair

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (325+ words) The American cream draft horse, the only draft horse breed native to the United States, which originated in Hamilton, Hardin and Story counties, will be the subject of a breed spotlight at the Iowa State Fair’s Jacobsen Arena, at 6 p.m....

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > schlienz-named-to-iowa-central-board

Schlienz named to Iowa Central board

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (252+ words) Craig Schlienz has been appointed to serve as the District 7 representative on the Iowa Central Community College's Board of Trustees. A Fort Dodge native and Iowa Central alumnus, Schlienz brings more than two decades of banking experience and a strong…...

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messengernews.net > sports > local-sports > 2026 > 08 > senior-semifinals-are-set

Senior semifinals are set

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (298+ words) The semifinals are set in the Iowa Golf Association State Senior Match Play Championships at the Fort Dodge Country Club. In the senior division, 25th-seeded Curtis Holck of Ankeny continued his surprising run by knocking off top-seed J.D. Anderson in the…...

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messengernews.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > go-and-do-aug-14-2026

Go and Do: Aug. 14, 2026

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (311+ words) In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — First State Bank and Town & Country Insurance will hold a Community Shred Event from 9 to 11 a.m. SATURDAY at 3031 Fifth Ave. S. Bring and shred financial statements, receipts, invoices, and other personal documents. Documents will be…...