The Messenger Donates To Growth Alliance
The Messenger has donated $5,000 to the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance.
The money came from proceeds of the All About Greater Fort Dodge publication sales. All About Greater Fort Dodge features information on businesses, industry, housing, schools, health care and other elements of the community. It is produced via a partnership between The Messenger and the Growth Alliance.
"The Messenger appreciates the opportunity to partner with the great people at the Growth Alliance on this annual publication," said Terry Christensen, publisher of The Messenger. "This partnership is especially important as we all work together to promote the positives that are taking place in the region."
Dennis Plautz, the chief executive officer of the Growth Alliance, said he also appreciates the teamwork between his organization and the newspaper.
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