If you know someone who has made a tremendous impact in the community, the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance wants to hear from you. The Growth Alliance is now seeking nominees for its Catalyst and Emerging Leader awards. The Catalyst Award has long been the highest honor bestowed by the Growth Alliance. It honors achievement, service and leadership. Recent honorees were Jim Kersten, a retired vice president at Iowa Central Community College, and Vickie Reeck, former community and economic development manager for the City of Fort Dodge. The newer Emerging Leader Award recognizes ...