-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Malakai Duckett, 7, of Fort Dodge, digs through a bowl of candy during the Community Block Party hosted by the Community Health Center and Upper Des Moines Opportunity.

-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Sameer Morrison, of Fort Dodge, goes down a slide during the Community Block Party hosted by the Community Health Center and Upper Des Moines Opportunity.

-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Danielle Mathis, 11, of Fort Dodge makes a bracelet for her grandmother Sherry Mathis, of Fort Dodge, right, during the Community Block Party hosted by the Community Health Center and Upper Des Moines Opportunity.

-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Gabrielle Owens, 13, of Fort Dodge, helps deliver backpacks to families during the Community Block Party hosted by the Community Health Center and Upper Des Moines Opportunity.

-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Joslin Hartman-Shoudy, 9, of Fort Dodge, eats an hamburger during the Community Block Party hosted by the Community Health Center and Upper Des Moines Opportunity.

-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Harrison Carzoli, 12, of Fort Dodge, helps deliver backpacks to families during the Community Block Party hosted by the Community Health Center and Upper Des Moines Opportunity.

-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Lucia Culver, 2, of Webster City, reacts after winning a prize during the Community Block Party hosted by the Community Health Center and Upper Des Moines Opportunity.

-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Kylie McGonegle, 11, of Fort Dodge, helps deliver backpacks to families during the Community Block Party hosted by the Community Health Center and Upper Des Moines Opportunity.

-Messenger photo by Britt Kudla
Brielle Smith, 11, of Fort Dodge, plays a quick game of cornhole during the Community Block Party hosted by the Community Health Center and Upper Des Moines Opportunity.