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King Band to hold Irish concert on Sunday

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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 ...

Iowa Scenic Views by Foot with Tyler Sullivan at the Fort Dodge Public Library

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The Fort Dodge Public Library will host a free program with Tyler Sullivan from Iowa Scenic Views by Foot at 10 a.m. on April 4 at the library, 434 Central Ave. Sullivan has been to almost all Iowa counties, and has been to 1,300 cities across the state. He runs at least a mile in each community he visits and writes a poem for each county he visits. He has visited 500 Iowa museums in the last two years alone. Come and listen to his presentation and view pictures of his adventures across our beautiful state. For more information contact the library at 515-573-8167 ext. 6233 or visit our ...

KC fish fry is Friday

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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.

Community Christian School banquet is March 29

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Community Christian School will host a Crusader Legacy Banquet from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 29 in the school gymnasium, 2406 9 1/2 Ave. S. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. There will be a silent auction fundraiser from 5 to 6 p.m. as well as a freewill donation dinner. Scott Larsen, executive director of Twin Lakes Bible Camp and member of the Legacy Coalition for Grandparents, will be the guest speaker beginning at 6 p.m. Please RSVP for the dinner by calling CCS at 515-573-3011 or online at www.ccsfd.org.

Concert will honor Audrey Williams

Local Lifestyle

LAKE CITY — Jeffrey Brillhart will present a hymn festival at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Lake City Union Church in memory of long-time Lake City music educator Audrey Williams. Structured around readings and some of Audrey’s favorite hymns, the program will include pieces by Bach and Widor as well as music improvised in the moment. The program is free and open to the public. Williams left an indelible mark on generations of Lake City school students, teaching them to love singing. In addition, she gave private piano lessons in her home for decades and was director of music at Lake ...

Baker — 50 years

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Doug and Jackie Baker, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Friday. Their family includes Joshua Baker, and Adam and Jenny Baker.They have seven grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at 185 N. Fifth St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. They were married March 20, 1976, at ...