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Under the Mistletoe

The Fort Dodge Area Symphony is inviting music lovers to meet “Under the Mistletoe” for a start to the holidays featuring classic sounds of the season. “Under the Mistletoe” isn’t a location, it’s the title of the symphony’s Dec. 7 concert at Fort Dodge Middle School. The ...

Deck the halls with holiday cheer

Whether it’s music, lights, drama, or other holiday festivities you seek, Fort Dodge and the surrounding area have plenty to offer from now until Christmas. From the Lights at Kennedy to holiday concerts, this Christmas guide — though not all-inclusive — can help you and your family ...

A traditional Thanksgiving

Make sweet potatoes even sweeter Sweet potatoes are available at grocery stores year-round, but they tend to garner more attention come Thanksgiving. Sweet potatoes pack a powerful and nutritious punch. Those who want to make their sweet potatoes a little more sweet this holiday can try ...

100 years of pheasant hunting

The hunting season is often a perfect opportunity for friends to reunite and share old stories while making new memories. The Webster County Chapter of Pheasants Forever takes the idea of fellowship and philanthropy one step further every November with a special event that has become a ...

Youth theater auditions announced for ‘The Prince of Egypt’ at Iowa Central

Iowa Central Community College announces youth theater auditions (Actors ages 8-18) for its upcoming spring musical, “The Prince of Egypt,” a powerful and visually stunning production based on the DreamWorks animated film. With music and lyrics by Grammy and Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz, ...

‘Something Rotten’

Nick and Nigel Bottom are looking for the next big literary work in Elizabethan England. Trying to emulate the great William Shakespeare, they think they have found the formula. However, a soothsayer sees trouble on the horizon. Fort Dodge’s Comedia Musica Players delves into the work ...