MANSON — Randy Hanna, of Manson, will celebrate his 70th birthday on April 25. Cards may be sent to him at 6004 Twin Lakes Road, Manson, IA 50563. His family includes wife Laura, Mindi and Jim Knebel, of Chicago, Illinois; and Amanda and Greg Rees, of Fort Dodge; and his mother, ...
The Friends of the Fort Dodge Library announce this spring’s installment of the Brown Bag Briefings. They are held every Thursday at noon 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. This week’s topic is How to Avoid Cybercrimes, Scams, and Fraud. The Fort Dodge Community Foundation in partnership with our local police and sheriff’s departments, First Interstate Bank, and First State ...
FONDA — The father/daughter acoustic duo of Josh and Rowyn Nielsen will perform at 3 p.m. on April 26 at the Fonda Arts Center. Rowyn Nielsen is in the band Heritage, has played Varina’s town celebration with her family, called The Nielsensations, as well as singing at her church and for weddings. Josh Nielsen has helped form and played with several bands over the years, including Third Warning with Larry Heschke and other talented local musicians. Together, Josh and Rowyn play soft rock, pop, classic, and a little bit of country. The Fonda Arts Center is located on the Northwest ...
OTHO — Ed Birnbaum, of Otho, will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on April 25 at the Otho Community Center. Cards may be sent to him at 114 Highway St., Otho, IA 50569. He was born in Kansas, served in the Army and moved to Fort Dodge shortly after. ...
Fort Dodge Senior High School students will get creepy and kooky for the school’s 99th annual musical. The Dodgers will showcase their talent for the production of “The Addams Family.” Over 40 students will get on stage and over 40 more will be a part of the crew and orchestra ...
Ruth Engels, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate her 101st birthday on May 4. Cards may be sent to her at the Marian Home, 2400 Sixth Ave. N., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Her family includes Carol Royster, of Bettendorf; Cathy and Ralph Sonnickson, of Fort Dodge; Jim Engels, of Yuma Arizona; Mark ...
