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Explore the Outdoors

Local residents looking to get outdoors in the New Year need look no further than their own backyard. With miles of trails and rivers to explore, Webster County offers multiple options for recreation throughout the year, from skiing and snowshoeing to hiking and paddling. For those new ...

New Year’s Eve celebration ideas for families

The New Year’s Eve countdown is on, with people eagerly awaiting the opportunity to say goodbye to this year and welcome the possibilities of the year ahead. The month of January’s name was derived from the Roman god Janus, who was the god of beginnings, endings, doorways, and ...

Christmas with a twist

Holiday tunes with a jazz twist are what the audience can expect to hear at “The 515 Big Band Christmas” concert Tuesday night. “We’ll have songs not only from regular composers, but also from ‘The Polar Express’ and ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ but a jazz ...

Away from home for the holidays

This Christmas, three exchange students at Fort Dodge Senior High will experience an American Christmas. All three, though, have experienced some unique things during the holidays in their home countries over the years and shared their stories. Kateryna Iakymenko Ukraine Iakymenko said ...

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 make holiday plans. Music Jive for Five with Jason Swedlund A concert of Advent and Christmas Music featuring Jive for Five and organist Jason Swedlund is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 239 N. 11th St. The event is free and open to the public thanks to the St. Olaf Lutheran ...