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KC fish fry is Friday

The Knights of Columbus will hold a fish fry from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 402 N. Eighth St. The menu includes fried fish, baked fish, shrimp, or combo and grill cheese sandwiches, served with baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, roll, ice cream, coffee and lemonade. Dine in or carry out is available. The cost is $13 for fish or shrimp, $15 for combo, $7 for grilled cheese and $7 for kids ages 12 and under.

First Covenant offering parenting class

First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H, will hold a parenting class entitled “Restoring and Maintaining Good Relationships With Our Children” at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. This is the first in a series of classes. Please RSVP by calling the church at 515-955-3528 with the names and number of people who will be attending.

Fonda Arts Center to host concert

FONDA — Touch of Broadway will perform “This is America” at 3 p.m. on Sunday at The Fonda Arts Center, at the northwest corner of Fourth and Main Streets in Fonda. Admission and refreshments are free. The show is marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

St. Edmond brings to life the tales of Dr. Seuss

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 ...

Arrivals: March 21, 2026

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SORENSON — Chyann and Hunter Sorenson, of Gowrie, a girl, born Saturday, March 14, 2026. STURTZ — Karlee and Connor Sturtz, of Fort Dodge, a boy, born Saturday, March 14, 2026. IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL AGUIRRE ZACARIAS — Ana Zacarias and Michael Aguirre, of Fort Dodge, a girl, Alina Maria Aguirre Zacarias, born Monday, March 2, 2026. Grandparents are Maria and Isaias Zacarias, Webster City, and Norma Mendoza and Alvaro Aguirre, Bronx, New York. HOOVER — Odyssey Hanson and Abram Hoover, of Fort Dodge, a boy, Riggs ...

King Band to hold Irish concert on Sunday

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 ...