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King Band presents ‘A Night For All Ages’ on Sunday

Each Sunday evening during June and July, the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge presents its concerts in Oleson Park at the Karl L. King Band Shell. Each week the band present a wide variety of band music to appeal to all ages and musical tastes. This week’s concert on Sunday will be no exception Beginning at 7:30 p.m., conductor Dan Cassady will lead the band with selections in many different tempos and styles. These concerts are offered each week free of charge by the City of Fort Dodge. The Southeast Valley Music Boosters will be offering ice cream and other goodies for a ...

It’s almost fair time

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. ...

King Band to celebrate Independence Day Sunday

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 Dan Cassady has planned a fun evening of music that is pure Americana. Also involved in the evening’s program is Paul Bloomquist as the band’s announcer. March music is always a part of every concert, and this week will include one of Karl L. King’s earliest compositions, “Salute to Camp ...

Fireworks and Festivities

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 dozens of events planned throughout the southwestern Webster County community rely solely on the hard work and dedication of local volunteers. “It takes a lot of volunteers to make the 4th of July celebration in Gowrie happen year after year, over 150 years strong, and we’re proud to play our ...

King Band continues summer season on Sunday

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 brings Manson together

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. ...