Sometimes, a person can feel the storm approaching — knows it’s coming, but isn’t sure what to do. Sometimes, it happens in an instant — no warning, no time to prepare for the onslaught. Domestic violence can build up over time, or come all at once, unexpected, out of nowhere, ...
The second in a series of three indoor concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be held on Sunday in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St. There is no admission charge, since these concerts are provided by the City of Fort Dodge. Conductor of the band is Jerrold P. Jimmerson, the assistant conductor is Dan Cassady, with Paul Bloomquist announcing. This concert, which will begin at 3:30 p.m., is the band’s traditional Irish Concert in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Many familiar Irish tunes will be performed, including everyone’s ...
The Fort Dodge Area Symphony will hold its next concert at 3 p.m March 24 in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St. Pianist Marianne Parker will be featured as soloist in Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto. Also included on the concert will be music by Mendelssohn, Brahms and Howard Shore’s soundtrack to “The Lord of the Rings.” Joshua Barlage, music director and conductor says, “We are all very excited to have acclaimed pianist Marianne Parker join us for Clara Schumann’s dazzling Piano Concerto and know that audiences will be enthralled in hearing their ...
Featuring the hit “Tomorrow,” the musical “Annie” has become a classic over time for students to recreate. St. Edmond Catholic School will do just that, as they prepare to present the hit show March 21-23 for the annual school musical. The cast has been selected for the show and ...
MANSON — There’s a craze spreading across the greater Fort Dodge area and, if you’re not careful, you might get caught up in it. It’s spreading to churches, schools, and service organizations alike. This “craze” is the art of weaving plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for ...
BARNUM — Manson Northwest Webster Elementary students are doing their part to rid the area of plastic bags while simultaneously helping others in need — and it all started with an Earth Day activity. According to Susan Ames, the MNW district teacher librarian, Heather Leith of Manson ...
