If you ask Britta McCollum “Why bees?” she will have a quick answer. “Why not?” The current Iowa Central Community College student and Fort Dodge native has risen up the ranks of the state’s apiculture or beekeeping trade. From a humble beginning at age 14, McCollum and her ...
The Karl L. King Municipal Band will continue its 2024 summer season on Sunday evening with a concert at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. There is no admission charge, courtesy of the city of Fort Dodge. The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will again be selling homemade ice cream and fresh-baked goodies before and during the concert. Persons attending these concerts are reminded to bring along their own lawn chairs or blankets. No public seating is provided. Conductor of the Karl L. King Municipal Band is Jerrold P. Jimmerson, and the assistant ...
LEHIGH — Lehigh River Days continues to grow, and this year will be no exception, offering more activities and affordable entertainment for families. “There should be plenty for people to do all weekend long,” said Sadie Andersen, president of the Lehigh River Days Committee, “and ...
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will open its 2024 summer season on Sunday evening at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. Concert time is 7:30 p.m., and will be preceded by an ice cream social, served by the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, starting around 6:30 p.m. These concerts are free to all, and are provided as a public service by the City of Fort Dodge. Directing the band again this season will be Jerrold P. Jimmerson, with Dan Cassady serving as the assistant conductor and Paul Bloomquist as the band’s announcer. Persons attending these concerts are ...
“The Blanden Arts Festival is a way to connect the community with local and regional artists by providing a family friendly event that highlights artistic talent, creativity, and imagination,” said Eric Anderson, director of the Blanden Memorial Art Museum. Guests can expect to see a ...
Music, lots of food, historical reenactors and the crowd-pleasing big parade will all be part of this year’s Frontier Days celebration in Fort Dodge. Frontier Days will begin Friday evening and continue through Sunday afternoon. Except for the Saturday morning parade down Central ...
