There’s no other sound in the world like a true big band. The beat that draws everyone to the dance floor. The horns that blend together in a magical crescendo of joy and harmony. The just plain fun of hearing musicians who are having a ball together making music. The 515 Big Band is ...

HUMBOLDT - There may not be many chances for music lovers to hear a big band, songs of The Beatles and inspiring gospel classics all in one concert. The upcoming Humboldt Community Chorus concerts will provide all of that, plus some patriotic songs and a little comedy mixed in throughout ...

The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge has recently announced the dates for its upcoming 2024 indoor winter concert season. Three concert dates have been scheduled on Feb. 18, March 17 and April 21. All concerts begin at 3:30 p.m. and will be held in the Fort Dodge Middle School ...

Winter sure took its time hitting central Iowa this year, but now that it’s here, area anglers are beginning to flock to the now frozen-over lakes and ponds in the region. Over at Iowa Central Community College, the student Fishing Club is taking advantage of the ice and will be hosting ...

Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa is inviting the community to Rides Banquet Center for a night of food, drinks and laughs — all to help support the Fort Dodge animal shelter. Comedy to the Rescue is a stand-up comedy benefit for homeless pets headlined by ...

Resolving to get in shape is surely one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. Every January at about this time, millions of Americans vow to work out, hit the gym daily, and eat right. They start out earnestly, but after awhile, the trips to gym end, the recently purchased dumbells ...