For anyone wanting a taste of cuisine from another part of the world, here’s your chance. The youth exchange program that annually sends students and chaperones to Iowa’s sister state of Kosovo will be holding a Taste of Kosovo Dinner and Fundraiser on April 11 at Willow Ridge in ...
A formal ball set for April in Fort Dodge will raise money for a state group that supports police officers and their families when an officer dies in the line of duty. The event is the Northwest Iowa Thin Blue Line Gala. It will be held April 25 in the Laramar Ballroom, 710 First Ave. ...
Long before many local dogs and cats find their forever homes with loving people, they are at a place called Almost Home. Its full proper name is the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa, and it offers shelter, food and veterinary care for pets. Soon, area residents will be ...
The Friends of the Fort Dodge Library announce this spring’s installment of the Brown Bag Briefings. They are held every Thursday at noon beginning April 9 in the meeting room of the Fort Dodge Library. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Water, coffee and cookies will be provided. The briefings last one hour and the public is invited to attend. There is no charge for admission. April 9: Solar farms, wind energy — how does it work? John Huff is the project outreach manager for all of MidAmerican Energy Company’s new electric generation projects, including wind, ...
The St. Edmond spring musical will feature some of the most famous stories from the works of Dr. Seuss, as “Seussical” takes place this month. Students will put on the show Thursday through Saturday at the St. Edmond Catholic High School auditorium, with the first two performances ...
The second in a series of three indoor concerts by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St. There is no admission charge, with these concerts being provided by the city of Fort Dodge. Dan Cassady is entering his second season as conductor of the band. Paul Bloomquist is the announcer for these concerts. This concert will be the band’s annual Irish Concert to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It is believed that these concerts were started by Karl King when he arrived in Fort Dodge in ...
