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Tickets on sale Monday for ‘The Prince of Egypt’ at Iowa Central’s Decker Auditorium

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Iowa Central Community College’s Center for Performing Arts proudly announces that tickets for the stage musical “The Prince of Egypt” will go on sale Monday. This epic production brings to life “The Bible story of Moses—re-imagined for the stage,” featuring soaring music, stunning visuals and a timeless tale of faith and freedom. Based on the acclaimed DreamWorks animated film released in 1998, “The Prince of Egypt” tells the extraordinary story of Moses — from his life as an adopted Egyptian prince to his destiny as the leader who frees his people. The musical ...

Condon — 90th birthday

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PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kansas — Mary Catherine Condon, of Prairie Village, Kansas, formerly of Fort Dodge, celebrated her 90th birthday on Dec. 12, 2025. Cards may be sent to her at Mission Chateau Senior Living, 4100 W. 85th St., Apt. 202, Prairie Village, KS 66206. Her family includes ...

Start your engines

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The Fort Dodge Recreation Department is revving it up with another Mario Kart video game tournament this month. It is a followup to last year’s successful version of the tournament and is part of a larger expansion of recreation programming. “The feedback we received with our program expansion and getting opportunities for the 2- through 5-year-old and adult age groups was what we had hoped,” Alexis Wolfe, recreation technician, said. “We want to give all community members options to participate in a variety of ways.” Wolfe’s second year in her role starts with the ...

Otho UMC soup supper is Jan. 17

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OTHO — Otho United Methodist Church, Otho, is holding a soup supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the church. Soups being served are vegetable beef, chicken noodle, chili and cheesy potato for a freewill offering. The church is handicap accessible. Carryout will be available by calling Nancy at 515-570-4827.

Siefken — 90th birthday

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PALMER — Larry Siefken, of Palmer, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Wednesday. Cards may be mailed to him at PO Box 204, Palmer, IA 50571. His family includes his wife, Dorothy; Sheila and Chuck Flowers, Oklahoma; Susan and Michael Hoftizer, Minnesota; Sidney and Brenda Siefken, Colorado; and Shannon and Barbara Siefken, Minnesota. He has 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was born Jan. 14, 1936. He attended and graduated from Palmer High School in 1954. He attended Iowa State University and served two years in the Army as a medic in Korea. He has lived and ...

Adult coloring at the FD Public Library

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Looking for a colorful way to kick off the new year? Fort Dodge Public Library invites adults to unwind and get creative at its upcoming adult coloring sessions on Tuesday. Sessions will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library’s large meeting room. Participants can choose from hundreds of coloring sheets, and coloring supplies will be provided. Experienced coloring enthusiasts are welcome to bring their own supplies or ongoing projects and enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere. For more information, call 515-573-8167, ext. 6229, or visit ...