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FD Symphony concert is March 24

The Fort Dodge Area Symphony will hold its next concert at 3 p.m March 24 in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St. Pianist Marianne Parker will be featured as soloist in Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto. Also included on the concert will be music by Mendelssohn, Brahms and ...

King Band Irish concert Sunday

The second in a series of three indoor concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be held on Sunday in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St. There is no admission charge, since these concerts are provided by the City of Fort Dodge. Conductor of the band is ...

St. Edmond to perform ‘Annie’

Featuring the hit “Tomorrow,” the musical “Annie” has become a classic over time for students to recreate.  St. Edmond Catholic School will do just that, as they prepare to present the hit show March 21-23 for the annual school musical. The cast has been selected for the show and ...

‘Productive chaos’

BARNUM — Manson Northwest Webster Elementary students are doing their part to rid the area of plastic bags while simultaneously helping others in need — and it all started with an Earth Day activity. According to Susan Ames, the MNW district teacher librarian, Heather Leith of Manson ...

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Livermore UWF meal Thursday

LIVERMORE — The Livermore United Women in Faith (UWF) are serving an evening meal from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the church basement. The menu is ham and bean soup and/or chicken pot pie soup with bread and dessert for a freewill offering. Carryouts will be available by calling 515-890-8909.

Stroke Club to meet Wednesday

The Stroke Club will meet from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center board room. Enter through door 6, second door to west of the main entrance. Handicapped parking is available. For more information, call Kathy Hanley at 515-574-6924.

Kiwanis pancake day is March 23

The Fort Dodge Noon Kiwanis pancake day is 7 a.m. to noon March 23 at Community Christian School Gymnasium, 2406 9-1/2 Ave. S. Drive-thru will be available. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and under.

Holy Trinity Palm Sunday pancake breakfast March 24

Holy Trinity Parish Youth Ministry is holding a Palm Sunday pancake breakfast is 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 24 in the St. Edmond High School Cafeteria, 2220 Fourth Ave. N. Suggested donations are $8 per person, $5 for children ages 11 and under with a $35 cap per family.

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No mush in ‘Four Thousand Paws’ — it’s an adventure story

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 — ...

Car wash fundraiser Aug. 5

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.

Attention country music lovers: ‘Her Country’ is the book for you

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 ...

Summer is time for outdoor concerts

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 ...

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Finnegan — Marvin

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Katelyn Finnegan and Matthew Marvin, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, are engaged. Parents of the couple are Jim and Lori Finnegan, of Otho, and Paul and Sherry Marvin, of De Witt. The wedding is planned for October 19, 2024 at Camp Courageous in Monticello. Finnegan is a 2018 ...

Read

OMAHA, Neb. — Anna Taylor and Brady Read, both of Omaha, Nebraska, were married April 29, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, Fort Dodge, with the Rev. Dr. Austin Hill officiating. Parents of the couple are Brent and Kathy Taylor, of Ames, formerly of Fort Dodge, and Monty and Lori Read, of ...

O’Donnell — McEvoy

OMAHA, Neb. — Kara O’Donnell and Casey McEvoy, of Omaha, Nebraska, are engaged. Parents of the couple are Mike and Ginger O’Donnell, of Lincoln, Nebraska; and Brian and Joanne McEvoy, of Fort Dodge. The wedding is planned for May 20, 2023 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in ...

Murman

Molly Matthes and Brian Murman, both from Fort Dodge, were married Sept. 10, 2022, at The 1868 Farmhouse in Boone. Parents of the couple are Marc and Jill Matthes and Bruce and Dee Murman, all of Fort Dodge. Matron of Honor was Rebecca Read, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Brianna ...

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Carlson — 90th birthday

David Carlson, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate his 90th birthday Tuesday. Cards may be sent to him at Friendship Haven, 420 Kenyon Road, Gardens #311, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. His family includes sister Sandy and Howard Hommel and two nieces. Carlson was born on March 19, 1934. He farmed, ...

Pugh — 50 years

MANSON — Wendell and Marina Pugh, of Manson, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 20. Their family includes Carl Pugh, Andrew Pugh, Wendy Pugh, and Dennis Pugh, all of Jacksonville, Florida. They have three grandchildren. Wendell Pugh and Marina Sagun met while he was ...

Wilhelmi — 80th birthday

BANCROFT — Pat Wilhelmi, of Bancroft, will celebrate his 80th birthday on March 17. Cards may be sent to him at Box 164, Bancroft, IA 50517. He was born on March 17, 1944.

Smith — 80th birthday

DUNCOMBE — Cheryl Smith, of Duncombe, will celebrate her 80th birthday on March 12. Cards can be mailed to her at PO Box 125, Duncombe, IA 50532. Her family includes Michelle and Jim Granahan, of Tomah, Wisconsin; Meredith Mickelson, of Duncombe; Monique and Ryan Otterbeck, of Ankeny. She ...

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Arrivals: March 9, 2024

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DOSTER — Alayna and Michael Doster, Fort Dodge, a boy, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. JEPSEN — Onica and Noah Jepsen, Lohrville, a girl, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. HANUS — Bethany Hanus, Fort Dodge, a girl, Monday, March 4, 2024. URLIS — ...

Arrivals: March 3, 2024

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LYNN — Jacque and Ryan Lynn, Badger, a girl, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. WILSON — Paige Wilson, Fort Dodge, a girl, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. HAGAR — Nicole and Jordan Hagar, Fort Dodge, a girl, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. SCHRECK — Abby ...

Arrivals: Feb. 24, 2024

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL PINT — Taylor and Joshua Pint, Humboldt, a boy, Jaren Adam Pint, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Grandparents are Dawn and Daryl Pint, Kansas City, Kansas; Andrea Cloud, Duncombe; Chris and Peggy Cloud, Fort Dodge; and Matt Nordin, Gowrie. HEATON — Lacey and Jesse ...

Arrivals: Feb. 17, 2024

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BURNS — Melaina Burns, Ogden, a boy, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. MONTGOMERY — Chelsea Montgomery, Fort Dodge, a boy, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. EARNEST — Katie and Tristen Earnest, Fort Dodge, a girl, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. DE LE ...

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