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Leading Ladies — where encouragement happens

Once a quarter, women from across the Fort Dodge area are provided the opportunity to sit down together for lunch with one goal in mind: encouraging one another. That is the heart of the Leading Ladies, a women-centered professional development program hosted by the Greater Fort Dodge ...

Angel Ride SxS is today

The Angel Ride SxS will be held today beginning with registration from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Rides Bar and Grill, 723 S 31st St. Stops include: Oak Park Golf Course, Dayton; Copperhead, Stratford; Pickles Pub, Kamrar; Carps & American Tap, Webster City; Stumpy’s, Duncombe. There will be a freewill donation meal, with proceeds going to Angel Ride.

Dahlgren — 70 years

Gary and Diane Dahlgren, of Fort Dodge, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Friday. Cards may be sent to them at Bickford Senior Living, 1536 20th Ave. N., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Their family includes Jeff and Vicky Dahlgren, Joan and Doug Mabeus, and Marty and Terri Dahlgren. ...

Johnson — 70 years

JOLLEY — Jim and Marlene Johnson, of Jolley, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday and her 90th birthday on Tuesday. Cards may be sent to them at PO Box 374, Jolley, IA 50551. Their family includes Roxanne and Wright Smith, of Council Bluffs; Rod and Annette ...

Manson Meridians welcome singers for 55th season

MANSON — Everything has its season, and the Manson Meridian Singers are about to begin their 55th season of making music to share with the community. Any and all who love to sing are welcome to join them as rehearsals begin this fall. “This year’s show is titled ‘Everything Has ...

Eez Beez

WEBSTER CITY — When Evan Ely received the 2026 Youth Beekeeping scholarship earlier this year from the Iowa Honey Producers Association, it wasn’t a one-time project for him. It was the beginning of a new hobby, and potentially a business. “I wanted a hobby to do, to do something ...