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King Band presents music of the Middle East

This Sunday’s concert by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will highlight music from a different part of the world. Starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Karl L. King Band Shell at Oleson Park in Fort Dodge, there promises to be something for everyone as the band presents music from the Middle East. An ice cream social by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church precedes the concert, starting around 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for the concert. Conductor of the Karl L. King Municipal Band is Jerrold P. Jimmerson, with Dan Cassady serving as the assistant conductor, and Paul Bloomquist as the ...

Fireworks festivities

Gowrie Fourth of July Events Friday, July 1 Carnival in the City Park open in the evening Saturday, July 2 8:30 a.m. Southeast Valley FFA Tractor Ride, departing from Laurel Park at 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. American Legion Peterson Post #431 Pork Loin Dinner, followed by BINGO at the ...

Dad life

In honor of Father’s Day, The Messenger reached out to area leaders to ask them to tell us about their dads. Here’s what they had to say: Sam Moser, father of Julie Thorson, Friendship Haven CEO Fathers and sons certainly have a special relationship, but my father and this oldest ...

King Band concert to salute Father’s Day

The summer concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will continue this coming Sunday starting at 7:30 p.m. There is no admission charge, courtesy of the City of Fort Dodge. These concerts are held at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. Conductor of the band is Jerrold P. Jimmerson, and the assistant conductor is Dan Cassady. In case of inclement weather at the starting time, the concert may be cancelled. Homemade ice cream by the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will precede this concert, starting around 6:45 p.m. Persons attending these concerts are reminded to bring their own ...

Happy Birthday, Manson!

MANSON – The Calhoun County city of Manson will celebrate a big birthday later this month. This year marks 150 years since the city was established, and three days of special activities are planned for June 24-26. “We’re planning a weekend full of fun celebrating 150 years of ...

Crash My Crater Concert

Chris Janson, who was the headliner at the the Downtown Country Jam in Fort Dodge in 2019, is returning to the area for the Crash My Crater Concert on June 25. The concert will be on Main Street in front of Shoreside Pub & Grub. Gates will open at 5 p.m. Janson has had two No. 1 hits ...