Organizers of the Webster County Fair are counting down the days until the gates open for the 2025 summer event. “We have been working hard on cleaning up the grounds, getting organized, and we’ve had a big project of painting,” said Heather Stewart, Webster County Fair manager. ...

The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge is planning a special concert on Sunday evening to celebrate America’s Independence Day holiday. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. There is no admission charge, courtesy of the City of Fort Dodge. Conductor ...

GOWRIE — Nobody does Fourth of July celebrations quite like small town Gowrie, Iowa. For a couple days every summer, the population of Gowrie nearly triples as thousands flock to the community for the popular Independence Day parade, 5K fun run, fireworks, and community dinners. The ...

The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will continue its 2025 summer concert season on Sunday evening at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. These concerts are free to everyone, and are provided as a public service by the City of Fort Dodge. ...

Manson Greater Crater Days has always been about more than food stands, fireworks, or fun events; it’s about people coming together. After the 1979 tornado, Manson rebuilt itself not just with bricks and boards, but with a strong sense of community. Neighbors showed up for one another. ...

On Sunday evening, the weekly concert by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will feature something for everyone’s musical taste. Conductor Dan Cassady will lead the band in an hourlong sampling from a wide variety of music. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson ...