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Catholic Daughters to meet Thursday

Lifestyle Briefs September 5, 2026

Catholic Daughters Court 216 meeting will be held on Thursday at the Corpus Christi Center beginning with Mass at 6 p.m. followed by a special dinner, CDA Sister Ida Burleson’s presentation about life in the Philippines, and a business meeting. Remember to use your invitation card to invite a friend to come with you. Members who would like to attend, please RSVP for dinner by calling Kitty Nilles at 515-206-5496 by Tuesday noon. We always welcome new members. RSVP to be our guest and come and see what we are all about.

This fall, Iowa landowners are asked to help track monarch migration

Local Lifestyle September 5, 2026

AMES — Iowa landowners are being asked to help document the remarkable monarch migration as thousands of butterflies make their journey south to Mexico this fall. Researchers with the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium (IMCC) ask for assistance to identify areas where monarchs rest in ...

Federated Garden Club to meet

Lifestyle Briefs September 5, 2026

The Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the Lion’s Den, 731 Exposition Drive. The club will decorate mini pumpkins with dried flowers. They will be then taken to the Marian Home Care Center to be given to residents. Members are asked to bring scissors and a glue gun. Anyone interested are invited to attend.

Enjoying the ‘Rhythm of the Rain’ by the Cascades

Local Lifestyle September 5, 2026

Over the past few months I have been sharing stories based upon the bands that Jimmy Thomas brought to Fort Dodge’s Laramar Ballroom. Here is one from 1963 when Thomas brought another iconic group to Fort Dodge. Let’s look back. The year was 1963 and one of the biggest hit records ...

Tom Lichter will perform at the Fonda Arts Center

Lifestyle Briefs August 29, 2026

FONDA — The Fonda Arts Center will host singer/pianist Tom Lichter at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Lichter is a graduate of Fonda High School where he was recognized from the onset as one of those who “wears his music like his skin” — a natural. A Newell area resident, he has been sharing the joy of his talent ever since with audiences of all ages. All this is happening at the Fonda Arts Center on the northwest corner of Fourth and Main streets in Fonda. Everyone is welcome. As always, free admission, free refreshments; donations greatly appreciated.

O’Halloran — 60 years

Birthdays and Anniversaries August 29, 2026

Kathleen and Leland O’Halloran, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 10. Cards may be sent to them at 2771 200th St., Fort Dodge, IA. 50501. The couple was married on September 10, 1966.