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King Band concert tours the world — musically

The summer concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will continue for three more Sunday evenings on July 12, 19 and 26. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. at the historic Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. There is no admission charge courtesy of the City of Fort Dodge. The Southeast Valley School Fine Arts Boosters will again provide ice cream and baked goodies before the concert for a freewill donation to their school programs. Dan Cassady is in his second season as the band’s conductor, and Paul Bloomquist serves as the band’s announcer. Those attending these concerts are ...

Rockin’ The Park A 250th Celebration of America

The Brady O’Brien Live team is again preparing to host a memorable show for the Fort Dodge community — this time, in honor of the country and its semiquincentennial celebration. “Rockin’ The Park: A 250th Celebration of America” will light up the Oleson Park Bandshell on July ...

See REAP projects in action on Thursday

Are you interested in improving natural and cultural resources for the direct benefit of Webster County? Please join us at 11 a.m. on July 9 for lunch and to share ideas for how Iowa’s premier funding program for outdoor recreation, conservation and historic preservation can assist your county and communities. Established in 1989, the Resource Enhancement and Protection program has funded nearly $430 million for projects that have included water quality improvements, habitat protection, roadside prairies, historical development, park and trail development, and conservation ...

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 ...