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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 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 ...

Birnbaum — 90th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

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. ...

“They’re creepy and they’re kooky”

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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 ...

Engels — 101st birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

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 ...

Live country music is tonight in Rowan

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ROWAN — Rowan’s Night of Country Music will be held at 6:30 p.m. today in the Iowa River Players Theater at 901 Broadway St., Rowan. Doors open at 6. Freewill offering with proceeds going to help with the upkeep on the Rowan Iowa River Players Theater.

Community Health Center fundraiser is today

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The Community Health Center will hold a fundraiser and celebration at 5:30 p.m. today at The Laramar, 710 First Ave. N. Includes dinner, live and silent auctions, and music by Scott Kirkhart. Tickets are $45 in advance (online at https://www.chcfd.com/ or at the Community Health Center, 126 N. 10th St.) or $50 at the door.