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‘After My Brother Sam’ is a sequel, but you can start here

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And just like that, everything fell into your lap. That’s what happens sometimes, you know. A situation’s fine, everything’s working out when suddenly, it’s all your responsibility, your problem. It’s on you now, but maybe, as in the new book, “After My Brother Sam” by James Lincoln Collier, someone else will ultimately pay for that mess. It cost a lot of money for a headstone but Tim told his mother that getting one was something they had to do. Putting a marker on his older brother Sam’s grave was all that was left, and it made Tim burn with anger. Yes, he had ...

CDA to meet May 14

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The Catholic Daughters Court 216 meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on May 14 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, RSVP for dinner by calling Kitty Nilles at 515-206-5496 by noon on May 12. New members are always welcome. RSVP to be our guest and come and see what CDA is all about.

King Band concert is Sunday

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The third and final indoor concert for the 2026 season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium located at 800 N. 32nd St. in Fort Dodge. There is no admission charge, since these concerts are provided by the city of Fort Dodge for everyone’s enjoyment. Conductor Dan Cassady has once again planned a varied and exciting program of band music. Paul Bloomquist serves as the band’s announcer and scholarship chairman. This April concert is the Band’s annual scholarship event, with the presentation of ...

Nielsens will perform at the Fonda Arts Center

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FONDA — The father/daughter acoustic duo of Josh and Rowyn Nielsen will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday 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 ...

Arrivals: April 25, 2026

Arrivals

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HABHAB — Aubriegha Habhab, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Monday, March 16, 2026. STOCKDALE — Angela Stockdale, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Friday, March 20, 2026. MICHALSKI — Sydney Michalski, of Fort Dodge, a boy, born Saturday, March 21, 2026. CARDENAS — Tatyanna Cardenas, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Sunday, March 22, 2026. NELSON — Asia Nelson, of Fort Dodge, a boy, born March 24, 2026. KILPECK — Rachel and James Kilpeck, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Tuesday, March 24, 2026. RAMOS MCFADDEN — Anabel Ramos ...