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Karl L. King Band celebrates America’s 250th birthday

The Sunday evening, concert by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park, located in the southeastern part of the City of Fort Dodge. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. Coming just a day after the July 4th Independence Day holiday, it promises to be a perfect way to celebrate a long weekend of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Conductor Dan Cassady has chosen the perfect blend of musical selections to highlight America’s musical history through the years. Paul Bloomquist will continue to announce each selection. ...

An Old-Fashioned Fourth of July

The Fourth of July in Gowrie is a tradition that goes back to the 1800s. Many people describe the celebration as a real old-fashioned Fourth. There will be a parade, carnival, fireworks, chicken dinner, car show, 5K run and much more family fun during the annual celebration. “This ...

A special night at the bandshell

The Sunday evening concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will continue with a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Band Shell in Oleson Park. Dan Cassady is the Band’s Conductor, and Paul Bloomquist is the band’s announcer. There will be many special treats in store as well, even before the band starts playing. The Southeast Valley School Fine Arts Boosters will be there around 6:30 p.m. to offer ice cream and fresh-baked goodies for a freewill donation to support their school programs. This Sunday, the band will be saluting the music of Broadway ...

2026 Manson Greater Crater Days

MANSON — Over the years, Manson Greater Crater Days has grown into a weekend where friends, families, and neighbors gather to celebrate how far the community has come through parades, music, various activities and shared meals. It is a yearly reminder that Manson is built on community ...

King Band concert highlights Father’s Day

The summer concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band continue on Sunday evening, starting at 7:30 p.m. There is no admission charge, courtesy of the City of Fort Dodge. These concerts are held at the Karl L. King Bandshell in Oleson Park. Dan Cassady returns to the podium this week as conductor, and Paul Bloomquist returns as announcer. An ice cream social by the Southeast Valley School Fine Arts Boosters precedes each concert. Ice cream and brownies will be available for a freewill donation, starting around 6:30 p.m. People attending these concerts are reminded to bring their own ...

One-man play, ‘Coop,’coming to Clarion Friday

CLARION — The North Iowa Food & Community Care Network and Wright Community Connections are presenting the performance of Mary Swander’s new play “Coop,” starring Rip Russell, to be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Clarion Public Library, 302 N. Main St. “Coop” is produced by Swander Woman Productions, a theater company led by Mary Swander, of Kalona, that creates and tours dramatic performances based on food, farming, and the wider rural environment. “Coop” is one of a series of award-winning plays created by Swander. Swander is also an author, past Poet Laureate of ...