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August community blood drives begin Thursday

Community blood centers, like LifeServe Blood Center, collect approximately 60 percent of the nation’s blood supply. Annually, it takes thousands of generous volunteer donors to support local hospital patients through blood donation. Unfortunately, of the total U.S. population, 62 percent are eligible to donate, but only 3 percent donate blood each year. Often, people assume they are ineligible to donate blood because there are multiple myths surrounding blood donation. For example: MYTH: I can’t donate blood because I’m on medication. FACT: Most medications do not disqualify ...

Fort Dodge Women’s Connection brunch set for Aug. 12

Fort Dodge Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 12 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Reservations must be made by Friday by calling Kathy Meinders at 515-408-7981 or Marcia Johnson at 515-571-5443. Cost is $15 inclusive. The speaker will be Connie Beard from Bloomington, Illinois. Her talk is entitled “How to Handle the Unexpected.” As a world traveler, former educator and radio personality, Beard will share methods for handling the unexpected so you won’t be caught off guard in today’s ever-changing world. With humor and insight, she shares from her experiences, an ...

Youth trap shoot is Aug. 9

Webster County Conservation is holding a youth trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9 at the Iowa Central Community College trap range, 2091 Richmill Road. The shoot is for ages 12 through 18. Participants will meet at the trap range. Donuts, pizza and ammo will be provided. Register online at www.mycountyparks.com.

Halverson 50th birthday bash and cancer benefit Aug. 3

Shane Halverson’s 50th birthday bash and cancer benefit is 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 3 at Rides Bar and Grill Banquet Center, 723 S. 31st St. There will be a freewill donation meal of pork loin, sides and dessert, a silent auction ending at 7:30 p.m. and music. Halverson was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2017, which has returned for a third time as stage 4, including both lungs. Halverson is married with five children. Funds raised will help ease the pressure of medical, travel and day-to-day living expenses. For more information, contact Ericka Caldwell at 515-574-9905 or Jeanette Potter ...

CCS ninth annual Epic Rummage Sale is today

Community Christian School, 2406 9 1/2 Ave. S., is holding its ninth annual Epic Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to noon today. All tagged items will be half price and all untagged items will be $5 per bag today.

FD Symphony free concert Aug. 10

The Fort Dodge Area Symphony’s Summer Strings will present a free concert at 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at Soldier Creek Winery, 1584 Paragon Ave. Led by violinist Tom Shadonix, this string ensemble will offer a mixture of classical and popular music that can be enjoyed by all ages. Visit fdsymphony.org to learn more about the Fort Dodge Area Symphony.