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Celebrating with music

A group of Duncombe Elementary School students got to learn some new dance moves to the music of a live mariachi band Wednesday morning. The concert and dance lesson concluded the Fort Dodge school’s observance…

DSAOC plans fundraisers

With October designated Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several individuals, groups and businesses have stepped forward to help support the Domestic/Sexual…

D/SAOC vigil set for Thursday

The Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center (D/SAOC) will hold its annual Candlelight Vigil to honor survivors and victims on Thursday at…

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Be part of area effort to support our troops overseas

There are still thousands of American troops who are stationed not only far from home, but thousands of miles away from the United States. They are on the frontlines, protecting our rights and freedoms in a world that seems increasingly scary. An effort now underway will enable folks from northwest Iowa to send those…

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Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday

A Lazy Ike get together will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center. There will be a large variety of Lazy Ike lures that were made in Fort Dodge. Attendees can buy, sell, trade and get free appraisals. Admission is free. The event is…

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James L. Rugg

Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Sat. Oct. 24th at the Lu Verne Methodist Church. Visitation: 10:00 am, until service time at the church. www.masonlindhart.com