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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
School’s out, the weather is on its best behavior, and the family’s ready for a road trip. If your plans involve air travel, AAA warns domestic airfares are 9% to 20% higher than last summer. High jet fuel costs, strong demand, and the closure of budget carrier Spirit Airlines, all ...
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will continue its 2026 summer concert season on Sunday at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. The Southeast Valley School Fine Arts Boosters will have ice cream and brownies available for a freewill donation before and during the concert, starting around 6:45 p.m. Persons attending this special Flag Day concert may bring small American flags to wave at appropriate times during the evening. There is no admission charge for these concerts, since they are provided as a public service by the City of Fort ...
The Blanden Memorial Art Museum’s Art Festival will return on Saturday with a day full of activities on the museum grounds. The festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 920 Third Ave. S. The festival will feature several artist vendors, such as Lisa Glazer, Denny Dunbar, Jill ...
