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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
