U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson brought her campaign for the Senate to Fort Dodge during a Wednesday afternoon rally at which she was introduced by U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley. The Republican said she is committed to working on childcare, housing, tax relief, energy independence and family farm ...
The celebration of America’s 250th birthday continues this Sunday with the Fort Dodge Area Symphony presenting the first concert of its season, “An American Portrait.” It begins at 3 p.m. at the Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N. 32nd St. Tickets at the door cost $15. Season memberships for all four concerts will be available for $50. The concert features the rousing “American Salute,” written in just eight hours in 1942 by Morton Gould at the request of a government radio producer in the beginnings of World War II. Based upon the familiar “When Johnny Comes Marching ...
The Fort Dodge All-American Marching Band wrapped up its competition season on Saturday inside Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers earned a Division I rating, which is the highest available ranking. “I thought it went very well,” said Fort Dodge band director Al Paulson, who is in his 13th ...
Helping local young people stay out of trouble and experience more fulfilling lives has been a longtime goal for Charles Clayton — the founder and CEO of Athletics for Education and Success, located at 712 Third St. N.W. in Fort Dodge. As a nonprofit organization providing sports team ...
Gabe Pettit, Ryan Kent and Brennan Fehr, local Edward Jones financial advisors, are using their offices as drop-off locations for nonperishable items that will be sent to U.S. troops overseas. Local residents may help U.S. military personnel by bringing in nonperishable items they would like ...
Ella Johnson needed a change and that decision changed her life. Johnson knew she wanted to become something more and knew who she could lean on. “After my sophomore year, I decided that I wanted to take a bigger step with Jesus,” Johnson esaid. “I had been going through some ...
