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Iowa Central is in the midst of Amazing Transformation! Many in our region have heard by now that we are making tremendous headway on our major remodel and substantial upgrade to our theatre performance and preparation spaces that center around Decker Auditorium. When the project is finished, we will unveil an extraordinary Center for Performing Arts which will light up not only the campus, but our entire community and region. We will be able to draw professional performers to our area—in addition to offering an incredible performance experience for the plethora of talents already ...

King Band to perform Sunday

The Karl L. King Municipal Band will open its 2023 indoor winter season on Sunday with a concert beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Fort Dodge Middle School auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St. There is no admission charge, with these concerts being provided free to the public by the City of Fort Dodge. Jerrold P. Jimmerson is the conductor of the Karl King Band, with Dan Cassady serving as the assistant conductor, and Paul Bloomquist as the band’s announcer. This concert will be the band’s annual tribute to former conductor Karl L. King. King was born on February 21, 1891, in Paintersville, ...

Shopping for your love

Main Street Fort Dodge is inviting area shoppers to visit the merchants in downtown Fort Dodge to shop for Valentine’s Day this weekend.“Sister Saturday” is a Main Street Fort Dodge shopping event with many participating downtown businesses. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, shoppers can ...

Stroke and vascular screenings Monday at TRMC

UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center is holding stroke and vascular screenings Monday. To make an appointment call, Trinity Healthy Living at 515-574-6350. The stroke screen is for people who may be at risk for a stroke. Risk factors include family history of strokes, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, heart disease, obesity, high cholesterol, heavy use of alcohol and lack of physical activity. The $35 screen includes risk factor questionnaire, blood pressure and pulse check, non-fasting cholesterol determination, heart rhythm with 3-lead EKG for heart ...

Lehigh UMC chicken and noodles supper Sunday

LEHIGH — The Lehigh United Methodist Church, Lehigh, will hold its second Sunday supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. The menu is chicken and noodles on mashed potatoes, along with desserts and drinks for a freewill donation. Carryouts will be available. In case of bad weather, call the church at 515-359-2329 after 4 p.m. Sunday to be certain the supper will be held.

Love is the theme for Manson Meridian Singers

MANSON - Love will be in the air – and in every verse and chorus – when the Manson Meridian Singers perform their February concert. The show will be Feb. 11-12, just before Valentines Day, at the Manson Northwest Webster High School. The theme and title of the show is “Love Will ...