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Ball organizers say thank you

To the editor, On behalf of the St. Edmond family, we would like to sincerely thank the community for the overwhelming support of the 39th annual Friends of St. Edmond Ball. The St. Edmond Catholic School System has been fortunate to be able to offer affordable Catholic education in the Fort Dodge community for over 60 years and proceeds from the Ball are essential to funding the operational expenses of the school. It is truly a system where values and academics meet and we were blown away by the generosity of businesses and individuals who helped us accomplish this ...

Sandpile project was successful

To the editor: Fort Dodge Kiwanis held their annual Sandpile project once again after a two year absence. Club members delivered 12.75 tons of sand, plus another 2 tons were delivered to YOUR Inc. Head Start, so nearly 15 tons and close to 40 stops! Special thanks to: • Shimkat Motor Co. for use of the lot and a truck • Kemna Auto for use of a truck • Graham Tire for use of two trucks • Fort Dodge Asphalt for donating the sand • R & J Material for use of the skidloader • Art Johnson with Patterson Field for use of shovels and wheelbarrows ...

Salutes Fort Dodge Parks, Rec for sports complex work

To the editor, I would like to give a huge shout-out to the Fort Dodge Recreation Department. As we continue our outdoor practices, I have noticed that Harlan Rogers has had a tremendous amount of younger kids out on the fields practicing and playing games each night. Not only local kids, but kids from surrounding communities. This includes baseball and softball. It’s great that Fort Dodge has a facility like Harlan Rogers, and wonderful how they have opened it up for all of us to enjoy. Thank you to Lori Branderhorst, Chad Graaf and Kody Linder for letting this happen. It does ...

Dart Tournament was successful

To the editor: The Moose Lodge would like to thank you for your support of the first annual Jeff Jenkins Dart Tournament held on March 19. We had a great turnout from the local dart players and it was wonderful to see you all. With monetary donations and pet supplies, we raised over $2,000 for Almost Home. Special thanks to Tom Thumb for supplying the buns and to Fareway for the hamburger. Without your continued support, fundraisers such as these are not possible. Please remember to support your local businesses. Thanks again and hope to see you all next year! Vicki Meyer Fort Dodge

Cares Committee offers thanks

To the Editor: The Fort Dodge Cares committee would like to thank the following businesses for their donations to our After Prom Party. Amber Harman, Availa Bank, Baker Electric, Bemrich Electric, Brittany Snell, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Buffalo Wild Wings, Calisesi Chiropractic, Calvert & Johnson Insurance Services, Citizens Community Credit Union, Civitan International FD Chapter, CJ Bio, Clay & Associates, Community Early Childhood Center, Crystal Bolton, Curt Bacon Body Shop, Daniel Pharmacy, Daniel Tire Company, Dairette, Daybreak Rotary, Dominoes, Dunkin Donuts, Feelhaver Booster ...

Garden Club says thanks

To the Editor: Thank you to all who supported the Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club’s recent annual plant/garage sale. An amazing crowd of enthusiastic shoppers bought a large percentage of our plants during the first hour. Congratulations to Carol Thorn, who won the raffle for the beautiful hanging planter of New Guinea impatiens, donated by Jeff Becker. Thanks to Becker Florists and Garden Center, the businesses who graciously allowed us to post fliers in their restaurants and stores, the Lions Club for making their facility available to us, The Messenger for publicity, and all ...