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‘Retracing the Dragoon Trail Book’ talk at the Fort Dodge Public Library

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Kevin Mason will be at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., to discuss his new book “Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. In his book, Mason traces Iowa’s transformation from prairies and wetlands to farms, towns, and transportation networks, beginning with the 1835 expedition of the 1st U.S. Dragoons. He connects these changes to Manifest Destiny, military expansion, and settler colonialism, while highlighting the often-overlooked perspectives of the Sauk, Meskwaki, Dakota, and other Indigenous nations. But Mason doesn’t just write about history ...

Presidential Road Trips book talk at the Fort Dodge Public Library

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Travel journalist and author Bill Clevlen will be giving a book talk at noon on May 21 at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. Clevlen will discuss his new book, “Presidential Road Trips: 100 Places to Explore and Experience the History of American Presidents.” From the birthplace of George Washington to the train depot where Jimmy Carter launched his presidential campaign, this fun travel guide will help you plan an unforgettable American history lesson. This ultimate presidential road trip includes 100 stops with mansions, museums, grave sites, monuments, memorials, ...

CDA to meet Thursday

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The Catholic Daughters Court 216 meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, at the Corpus Christi Center, 405 N. Eighth St. Mass will be held at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a speaker. CDA Sister Angela Croonquist will talk about her small business in superfoods, including Spring Creek Honey and fresh microgreens. There will also be a CDA business meeting. Members who would like to attend, please RSVP for dinner by calling Kitty Nilles at 515-206-5496 by noon on Tuesday. New members are always welcome. RSVP to be our guest and come and see what we are all about.

Arrivals: May 9, 2026

Arrivals

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER THOMAS — Tiera and Jordan Thomas, of Fort Dodge, a boy, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. MCNEIL — Courtney McNeil, of Callender, a boy, born Friday, April 24, 2026. HOGAN — Becca and Dalton Hogan, of Manson, a boy, born Monday, April 27, 2026. GANZEVOORT — Emaly Ganzevoort, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Tuesday, April 28, 2026. YOUNG — Bobbi and Shawn Young, of Dayton, a girl, born Tuesday, April 28, 2026. WILLIAMS — Becca Williams, of Humboldt, a girl, born Wednesday, April 29, 2026. BERNAU — Caitlin and Tony ...

Country music, Iowa style, coming to Laramar

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The Laramar Ballroom’s goal of supplying live entertainment to Fort Dodge and the surrounding area resumes with its annual spring show Friday, May 16. The concert features three country singers with Iowa ties: Blake Jack, of Brooklyn; Xolex, of Chariton; and Spencer Suchan from ...

Adult coloring at Fort Dodge Public Library

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Celebrate May and all its sunshiny goodness with adult coloring at FDPL. Join us for our next sessions on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the large meeting room and again from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lobby conference room. We provide hundreds of coloring sheets and a variety of supplies for you to use. Coloring enthusiasts are also welcome to bring their own materials and projects to enjoy a relaxing, creative atmosphere with others. For more information, please contact the Library at 515-573-8167, ext. 6229, or visit www.fortdodgelibrary.org.