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Bringing the pets all the way home

Long before many local dogs and cats find their forever homes with loving people, they are at a place called Almost Home. Its full proper name is the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa, and it offers shelter, food and veterinary care for pets. Soon, area residents will be ...

Brown Bag Briefings begin April 9

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. April 9: Solar farms, wind energy — how does it work? John Huff is the project outreach manager for all of MidAmerican Energy Company’s new electric generation projects, including wind, ...

St. Edmond brings to life the tales of Dr. Seuss

The St. Edmond spring musical will feature some of the most famous stories from the works of Dr. Seuss, as “Seussical” takes place this month. Students will put on the show Thursday through Saturday at the St. Edmond Catholic High School auditorium, with the first two performances ...

King Band to hold Irish concert on Sunday

The second in a series of three indoor concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St. There is no admission charge, with these concerts being provided by the city of Fort Dodge. Dan Cassady is entering his second season as conductor of the band. Paul Bloomquist is the announcer for these concerts. This concert will be the band’s annual Irish Concert to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It is believed that these concerts were started by Karl King when he arrived in Fort Dodge in ...

Concert will honor Audrey Williams

LAKE CITY — Jeffrey Brillhart will present a hymn festival at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Lake City Union Church in memory of long-time Lake City music educator Audrey Williams. Structured around readings and some of Audrey’s favorite hymns, the program will include pieces by Bach and Widor as well as music improvised in the moment. The program is free and open to the public. Williams left an indelible mark on generations of Lake City school students, teaching them to love singing. In addition, she gave private piano lessons in her home for decades and was director of music at Lake ...

The Blanden Memorial Art Museum

Children from around the Fort Dodge area have a chance to experience water color art at its finest courtesy of the Blanden Memorial Art Museum. According to Art Educator and Assistant Director Angela Ayala, a watercolor workshop is scheduled for 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 21 at the museum’s education center, 224 S. Eighth St. Cost is $10. The program is geared towards 4-H members who are wanting more opportunities for their 2026 county fair exhibits. “This will be a very immersive event,” she said. “We aren’t looking at the old style cake palette with a bit of water and a ...