Final Karl L. King Band indoor concert is Sunday

April 26, 2025

The third and final indoor concert for the 2025 season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will be held beginning at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, located at 800 N. 32nd S. There is no admission charge, with these concerts being provided by the city of Fort Dodge. The band will be led by Conductor Dan Cassady, with Paul Bloomquist serving as the band’s announcer and also as chairman of the scholarship committee. This April concert is always the band’s annual scholarship event, with the presentation of the Karl L. King Memorial Scholarships. Talented ...

Anastasia comes to local stage

April 19, 2025

For the 98th year, the Fort Dodge Senior High School music department will take the stage for a grand musical production. But this year’s show will have a couple of changes that will enhance the performances. This year’s musical is “Anastasia.” Shows will be held April 24-26 at ...

Art on Display

April 12, 2025

Fort Dodge and area residents will be able to see the best and brightest in art and photography composition with the annual Iowa Central Community College Spring Show. The event runs from April 21–May 1, according to Rochelle Green, professor of photography and digital arts. “As a ...

This Easter, why not try a dessert that’s fitting for guests … OR the Easter Bunny

April 5, 2025

The Easter Bunny and the vividly colored eggs and treats he leaves behind are one of the time-honored traditions of this spring holiday. However, many other customs also are enjoyed during Easter celebrations, including a holiday table resplendent with delicious foods. After the main meal ...

Walk the Last Mile

March 29, 2025

How did the concept of this exhibition come about? “The pictures had already been taken and partially edited when Eric (Eric Anderson, director of the Blanden Memorial Art Museum) offered the exhibition space and time at the Blanden. Sharing this rather personal photo essay in a museum ...

Pruning brings trees to life

March 22, 2025

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be holding a hands-on workshop to teach proper pruning techniques for fruit trees in Humboldt and Fort Dodge on Tuesday. Dr Suzanne Slack, assistant professor of fruit production at Iowa State University, will be sharing her knowledge on ...