Karl King Band to celebrate 125 years beginning Sunday

February 15, 2025

An exciting 2025 indoor season is about to start for the members of the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge. Three concerts have been scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16; March 23; and April 27. All concerts begin at 3:30 p.m. and are held in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, located at 800 N. 32nd St. There is no admission charge, with these concerts being provided by the City of Fort Dodge. There have only been five conductors of the band in the past 124 seasons. Carl Quist was the first, having directed from 1901 until 1920. When Quist left for the West Coast, band members ...

Manson Meridian Singers to present ‘Broadway!’

February 15, 2025

MANSON — For those who have never been to a Broadway show, this year’s Manson Meridian Singers production will soon be bringing that vibe to the local stage. The local choral group will be presenting “Broadway!” on stage next month at Manson Northwest Webster High School. “Broadway offers a huge variety of music to choose from, so I knew soon after last year’s show concluded that would be the direction I would go for 2025’s show,” said Director Andrea Christians, of Pocahontas. “The show reflects some of my favorites, some of the choir’s favorites, and a few that ...

The Fort Museum Opera House brings the British invasion to Valentine’s Sweetheart Gala

February 8, 2025

“This is our first time hosting a Valentine’s gala like this,” said Jena Becker, board member. “We are really wanting to update our chairs, tables, sound system, as we rely on donations through the community to help keep the Fort open and everything up-to-date.” During the ...

Manson Meridian Singers to present ‘Broadway!’

February 8, 2025

MANSON — For those who have never been to a Broadway show, this year’s Manson Meridian Singers production will soon be bringing that vibe to the local stage. The local choral group will be presenting “Broadway!” on stage next month at Manson Northwest Webster High School. “Broadway offers a huge variety of music to choose from, so I knew soon after last year’s show concluded that would be the direction I would go for 2025’s show,” said Director Andrea Christians, of Pocahontas. “The show reflects some of my favorites, some of the choir’s favorites, and a few that ...

Karl King Band announces February concert

February 1, 2025

The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge, IA will open their 2025 indoor season on Sunday, February 16th, with a concert beginning at 3:30 pm in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, located at 800 North 32nd Street in Fort Dodge. There is no admission charge, with these concerts ...

For the Love of Music

January 25, 2025

HUMBOLDT – When a group of people comes together for the love of music, with friends who feel more like family, a powerful thing can happen. For the Humboldt Community Chorus, this magic happens every year when the group puts on its annual variety show.  This year’s show, “For the ...