Inspiring thespians and vocalists will take to the stage across the area in November as high school fall plays and musicals gear up to entertain audiences with a variety of shows. Fort Dodge Senior High Fort Dodge will once again present a fall play production. This year’s fall play is the ...
Jacob Pederson, originally from Manson, has begun his new journey this year as artistic director of the Fort Dodge Choral Society and a vocal music and humanities instructor at Iowa Central Community College. Pederson had always been involved in music throughout his years in school. “My ...
One’s senior year of high school is an exciting time, but it can also be one of daunting decisions — including whether to enroll in college or enter the workforce. Whatever path a student chooses, Sara Scharf — and those in similar positions — can help seniors navigate this crucial ...
MANSON — The Manson Meridian Singers are preparing for its 54th season, and would like to invite any and all who love to sing to join them on this year’s musical journey. Rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 16, in the choir room at Manson Northwest Webster High School, 1601 15th St. All ...
VFW Post is holding a turkey dinner on Nov. 8 at the VFW, 518 S. 29th St., serving from 4:30 p.m. until gone. The menu is turkey, dressing, real mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, dessert and coffee. Tickets are $12 per person, dine in or carryout. Everyone is welcome.
LIVERMORE — Livermore American Legion Otto Field Post 415 is holding a breakfast fundraiser from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 9 in the Livermore Legion basement. The menu is pancakes, eggs, sausage and biscuits and gravy for $10 per person.
First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H, is offering a free two-hour GriefShare seminar entitled “Surviving the Holidays” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the church. It is designed to offer support for those who are grieving throughout the holiday season. It will consist of a video, discussion, ...
The Friends of the Fort Dodge Public Library autumn book sale is Monday through Nov. 8 at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. Monday is early entry night from 5 to 7 p.m. The Monday sale is open to non-members for $5. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 to 11 ...
There aren’t many things worse than unintentionally sliding on the ice. You know it’s going to happen before it does, and that makes it worse. You slip, recombobulate, whirl your arms and adjust, them boom, down you go anyhow. Slipping on ice is not fun, never mind driving on it — ...
Kick Back for Kids car wash fundraiser is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 at Optic Ink, 1210 First Ave. N. All proceeds will go to help kids with school supplies.
Fingers on the second, third, and fourth strings. Placed correctly, that’s how you make a chord on the guitar; the joke is that you only need to know three out of five chords to sing country music. Get ‘em right, and you could be a star — unless you’re a woman and then, as in “Her ...
LAKE VIEW —After recently being recognized as Iowa’s 2019 “Outstanding Event” by the Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Federation of Iowa, the Stone Pier Summer Concert Series is once again ready to rock the boats this summer on Black Hawk Lake. In its ninth season, the concert series ...
Katie Finnegan and Matthew Marvin, both of Ypsilanti, Michigan, were married Oct. 19, 2024, at Camp Courageous, Monticello, Iowa, with the Rev. Kendall Meyer officiating. Parents of the couple are Jim and Lori Finnegan, of Otho, and Paul and Sherry Marvin, of Dewitt. Maid of honor was ...
CARMEL, Ind. — Katelynn E. Anderson and Colin J. Flattery, of Carmel, Indiana, are engaged. A Sept. 28, 2024, wedding is planned. Parents of the couple are Jeff and Renee Anderson, of Carmel, Indiana, and Dan and Roxanne Flattery, of Fort Dodge. Anderson is a graduate of St. Theodore ...
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Heather Kolupailo and Joel Hedeen, both of Bloomington, Minnesota, were married May 26, 2024, at W.A. Frost and Co. in St. Paul, Minnesota. Parents of the couple are Rod and Jamie Steininger, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Larry and Kathy Hedeen, of Fort Dodge. The ...
VINCENT — Rick and Jody Rossow, of Vincent, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Cards may be sent to them at PO Box 183, Vincent, IA 50594. Their family includes Eric and Heidi Rossow, of Iowa City; Lindsey Rossow and Jordon Frakes, Corey and Laura Rutherford, all of ...
Clyde and Diane Knupp, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Nov. 11. Cards may be sent to them at 1735 N. 11th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Their family includes Suzanne and Don Sawyer and David and Sandiee Knupp, all of Fort Dodge. They have four grandchildren ...
Mike and Deb Schuh, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Nov. 8. Cards may be sent to them at 931 S. 19th St., Fort Dodge IA 50501. Their family includes Lyle and Lauren Schuh, of Cedar Falls, and Martin and Mariah Schuh, of Fort Dodge. They have four ...
COALVILLE — Kay Anderson, of Coalville, will celebrate her 80th birthday on Nov. 1. Cards may be sent to 23807 Boies St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Her family includes Doyle and Jennifer Anderson, of Moorland. She has three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her husband, Wayne ...
UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MAXSON — Madison and Brian Maxson, Fort Dodge, a girl, born Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. GANNON — Stacy and Joel Gannon, Duncombe, a girl, born Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. SCHMITT — Kaylee and Jacob Schmitt, Clare, a boy, born Friday, ...
UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BAIR — Taylor Bair, Pomeroy, a boy, born Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. BENSON — Lauren and Jared Benson, Fort Dodge, a girl, born Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. CERWICK — Kelsey Cerwick, Badger, a girl, born Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. RUSHER ...
UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BAIR — Taylor Bair, of Pomeroy, a boy, born Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. BENSON — Lauren and Jared Benson, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.
UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DAVIS — Carly Davis, Lehigh, a boy, born Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. SOUKUP — Kelsey and Cody Soukup, Gilmore City, a boy, born Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. LOYD — Stephanie Loyd, Vincent, a boy, born Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. NIEMAND ...
