Fort Dodge Middle School presents the musical production “Wizard of Oz” for its 2026 performance March 5-7. According to Joan Ascherl, vocal and theater director, a cast of more than 100 students are part of the school’s annual presentation. “I’ve been doing this for 40 years, ...

LAKE CITY — Jeffrey Brillhart will present a hymn festival at 2 p.m. on March 15 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 ...

MANSON — Persevere. Persist. Don’t give up. That’s the message woven throughout the music selected for this year’s Manson Meridian Singers show, titled “From the Start, Don’t Give Up,” slated for 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1. The first song Director ...

As the first notes of “Deliver Us” rise from the musical pit in Decker Auditorium later this month, Iowa Central Community College’s stage will transform into ancient Egypt — a world of plagues, prophecy and powerful promises brought to life by a cast of talented area students. Iowa ...

The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will open its 2026 indoor season on Sunday with a concert beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, located at 800 N. 32nd St. Conductor of the Band is Dan Cassady, with Paul Bloomquist as the announcer. There is no ...

MANSON — Tickets are now available for the Manson Meridian Singers production titled, “From the Start, Don’t Give Up.” Under the direction of Andrea Christians, of Pocahontas, the group will bring a wide variety of music to the stage, from the religious spiritual “Shut De Do” to ...