Ren McCormack has recently left the big city of Chicago for a dreary small town called Bomont where he’s shocked to find that dancing has been outlawed. With the help of his new friends and the local preacher’s daughter, Ariel, Ren begins a crusade to convince the no-nonsense town ...
There’s a class at Iowa Central Community College that is on a mission. And that mission is to memorialize local servicemen who died during the Vietnam War. Instead of writing about how the fallen soldiers, marines, airmen and sailors died, the class aims to keep the memories of how ...
LEHIGH — Biting into a piece of French toast is extra sweet at the home of Joe and Ashley Tuel. That’s because that toast is drenched in homemade maple syrup that was collected, boiled, and sugared at their rural Lehigh home. “It’s just a fun little hobby,” said Ashley Tuel. “It ...
The third and final indoor concert for the 2022 winter season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, located at 800 N. 32nd St. There is no admission charge, since these concerts are provided by the city of Fort Dodge for everyone’s enjoyment. Conductor Jerrold P. Jimmerson has once again planned an enjoyable program of band music. Dan Cassady serves as the assistant conductor of the band, and Paul Bloomquist will be the band’s announcer. This April concert is the band’s annual scholarship event, ...
“Sit. Stay. Play!” That’s the slogan for this year’s annual Furball fundraiser, with an emphasis on “stay.” This year’s event will feature exciting events all through the evening. Andrea Bodholdt, vice president of the Almost Home Board of Directors, said this year will ...
WEBSTER CITY — A familiar dining spot with the bright blue awning in downtown Webster City is celebrating a rather remarkable milestone today. Leon’s Pizza first opened its doors 50 years ago today — March 14, 1972. Originally from northeast Iowa, Leon Ott said he and his wife ...
