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Dragons in the water

When the long, slender dragon boats slip into the water of Badger Lake on Aug. 13, they will be marking a special anniversary. This year is the 25th anniversary of the Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash. It will be a two-day event featuring a concert, fireworks and lots of racing action, as ...

Final King Band summer concert is Sunday

The final concert of this 2022 summer season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Karl L. King Band Shell in beautiful Oleson Park. Admission is free, courtesy of the City of Fort Dodge. Conductor of the band is Jerrold P. Jimmerson, with Dan ...

Shrek coming to Fort Dodge

This ogre just wants some peace and quiet in his swamp, so he’s on a mission to evict the dozens of fairytale characters who have taken refuge in his home. Stage Door Productions is bringing “Shrek Jr.” to the stage at Fort Dodge Middle School next week. Shows are Thursday, Friday ...

King Band continues summer season

The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will continue their 2022 summer concert 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 ...

King Band to feature Jive for Five Sunday

The Karl L. King Municipal Band, conducted by Jerrold P. Jimmerson, will continue its weekly concerts on Sunday evening. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. There is no admission charge, courtesy of the city of Fort Dodge. The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ...