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CDA to meet May 14

The Catholic Daughters Court 216 meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on May 14 at the Corpus Christi Center, 405 N. Eighth St. Mass will be held at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a speaker. CDA Sister Angela Croonquist will talk about her small business in superfoods, including Spring Creek Honey and fresh microgreens. There will also be a CDA business meeting. Members who would like to attend, RSVP for dinner by calling Kitty Nilles at 515-206-5496 by noon on May 12. New members are always welcome. RSVP to be our guest and come and see what CDA is all about.

‘Retracing the Dragoon Trail Book’ talk set for May 12 at FD Public Library

Kevin Mason will be at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., to discuss his new book “Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa” at 6 p.m. on May 12. In his book, Mason traces Iowa’s transformation from prairies and wetlands to farms, towns, and transportation networks, beginning with the 1835 expedition of the First U.S. Dragoons. He connects these changes to Manifest Destiny, military expansion, and settler colonialism, while highlighting the often-overlooked perspectives of the Sauk, Meskwaki, Dakota, and other indigenous nations. But Mason doesn’t just write about ...

Final Brown Bag Briefing is Thursday

The Friends of the Fort Dodge Library announce this spring’s installment of the Brown Bag Briefings. They are held every Thursday at noon beginning April 9 in the meeting room of the Fort Dodge Library. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Water, coffee and cookies will be provided. The briefings last one hour and the public is invited to attend. There is no charge for admission. Life Serve — Blood Who Gives it, Who Gets it? Lifeserve is a nonprofit community based blood center that supplies lifesaving blood products across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and ...

Nielsens will perform at the Fonda Arts Center

FONDA — The father/daughter acoustic duo of Josh and Rowyn Nielsen will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Fonda Arts Center. Rowyn Nielsen is in the band Heritage, has played Varina’s town celebration with her family, called The Nielsensations, as well as singing at her church and for weddings. Josh Nielsen has helped form and played with several bands over the years, including Third Warning with Larry Heschke and other talented local musicians. Together, Josh and Rowyn play soft rock, pop, classic, and a little bit of country. The Fonda Arts Center is located on the northwest ...

Meals On Wheels seeks volunteers

Meals On Wheels is looking for volunteers to be part of the meal delivery team. • Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. • Meals are picked up at Hy-Vee at 10:45 a.m. • Routes have 10 to 12 stops. • Delivery takes approximately one hour. • You deliver once every 10 weeks. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, call 515-570-0965 or email info@mealsonwheelsfd.com.

Live country music is tonight in Rowan

ROWAN — Rowan’s Night of Country Music will be held at 6:30 p.m. today in the Iowa River Players Theater at 901 Broadway St., Rowan. Doors open at 6. Freewill offering with proceeds going to help with the upkeep on the Rowan Iowa River Players Theater.