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Sonshine Singers to present benefit concert

The Sonshine Singers, an ecumenical group of vocalists from Fort Dodge and surrounding communities, are planning a concert called “Faith, Music, & Hope” Sept. 27 at First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H. It will start at 5 p.m. with doors opening at 4:15 p.m. For more than 20 years, this group has provided up-tempo and heart-felt anthems, all centered around the message of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Those attending the concert will hear favorite songs such as “Surely the Presence,” “Midnight Cry,” and “How Great Thou Art” as well as some new anthems. ...

Southeast Valley homecoming

Partnership to expand access to ENT Services in Fort Dodge

UnityPoint Clinic ENT — Fort Dodge announced a new partnership with Mason City Clinic ENT to expand access to ear, nose and throat services for patients in the region. Starting in June, Mason City Clinic ENT providers Dr. Timothy Dettmer and Dr. Cori Walker, will join local providers ...

Crimmins to lead rural health effort for UnityPoint

UnityPoint Health has named Jenn Crimmins to the newly created role of executive director of rural health partnerships, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to strengthening rural health in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. She most recently served as vice president of clinic ...

Not once, but twice

April Wilson has given away a piece of her liver and one of her kidneys. She says she'd do it again if she could. In October 2019, Wilson donated a lobe of her liver to save her mother, Mary Lou Walker, of Fort Dodge, who had been diagnosed with non-alcoholic cirrhosis. Five years later, ...

Iowa Central announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class

Iowa Central Community College has announced the 2026 Triton Hall of Fame Class, with tickets now on sale for the annual Hall of Fame Banquet. The 2026 Triton Hall of Fame Banquet will be held Nov. 14, at the Triton Café on the Iowa Central campus in Fort Dodge. The annual event recognizes Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Faculty and Staff, Triton Humanitarians, Triton Athletes and Triton Athletic Teams for their accomplishments and contributions to Iowa Central and their communities. The 2026 Hall of Fame honorees are: • Doug McDermott — Triton Humanitarian Award • ...