Thomas O. Chelesvig first took office as a member of the Iowa Central Community College Board of Trustees in 1981. He is still a trustee helping to guide the college 45 years later. His remarkable tenure was recognized recently by Community Colleges for Iowa. The Webster City man was ...
From roaring Figure 8 races to a live shark exhibit, the Webster County Fair returns Wednesday through July 19 with five days built to keep the whole family on its feet. Fair Manager Heather Stewart said she is especially eager for visitors to experience the fair’s free entertainment as ...
The Aug. 8 Fort Dodge Country Jam concert featuring Grammy-winner Travis Tritt will be moved downtown, back to where the popular series of country music shows began almost 10 years ago. The Tritt concert had been slated for Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex just north of the city. ...
For decades, there has been a Chrysler dealership in Fort Dodge owned by a local family. First it was Shimkat Motor Co. owned by the Shimkat family. The Shimkats started in 1947 with DeSoto and Plymouth dealerships and soon added Dodge and Chrysler. Last year, the Shimkat family sold ...
In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Karl L. King Municipal Band Concert is 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. There is no admission charge, courtesy of the city of Fort Dodge. Persons attending are reminded to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. No seating is provided. FORT DODGE — Webster County Conservation is holding Coffee and Conservation at 10 a.m. SATURDAY at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center, 20 N. First St. The topic is “What’s in the Water?” Coffee and light snacks will be provided. FORT DODGE — The Fort Museum, 1 Museum ...
About 20 years ago, Shirley Hottman came up with an idea that would enable people to have a good time while generating money to help area women suffering from breast cancer. She gathered a group of volunteers and launched the first Angel Ride in 2007. “She just wanted to help cancer ...
