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Willow Ridge Restaurant gives students hands-on experience

A small bell dings and a waitress dressed in all black comes gliding in through the door to pick up the plates of beef carpaccio with roasted garlic aioli and take them to the customers waiting in the dining room at Willow Ridge Restaurant. Back in the kitchen, the hustling and bustling ...

Karl King Band concert is Feb. 23

The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will open its 2020 indoor season on Feb. 23 with a concert beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St. Concert-goers should note the change of location for this concert. There is no admission charge, with ...

Singing Valentines to bring a musical message of love

Across Fort Dodge this Valentine’s Day, there will be folks getting a musical message of love, courtesy of the St. Edmond Chamber Choir. Each year, some of the choir members visit people, often at their workplace, to serenade them with songs at the request of their sweetheart. The St. ...

YWCA holding fudge fundraiser

YWCA of Fort Dodge is holding a fudge fundraiser to support the women and children of the YWCA. A half pound of fudge (choice of flavor) and two chocolate covered strawberries are $15. Flavors available are chocolate, peanut butter, white chocolate, raspberry, cherry/chocolate with nuts or ...

King Band previews upcoming winter season

The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge is getting set to begin its 2020 winter season. Three concert dates have been scheduled on Sunday, Feb. 23; Sunday, March 15; and Sunday, April 19. All concerts begin at 3:30 p.m. The February concert will be held at the Fort Dodge Middle School ...

Manson group will ‘Sing On’

MANSON — This year, the Manson Meridian Singers wants to show audiences just how much of a role music plays in their everyday lives. This year’s theme, Sing On, will touch on the versatility of music for every purpose — happy and sad — with a fresh perspective brought by Mary Jo ...