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Local Religion

‘I absolutely believe the Lord sent him to me’

A troubled past and the help of a police officer led the Rev. James Rogers to where he is today — serving as a pastor at Westside Church of Christ in Fort Dodge, 1132 A St. “It was 32 years ago, a police officer that led me onto the road of recovery and became a very dear friend,” ...

Durand called to serve in Van Meter

For the Rev. Edward Durand, leaving Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge is bittersweet, not only because he’ll miss his congregation, but because it was also his very first congregation as a pastor. Durand, who has served as Prince of Peace’s pastor since the summer of 2009, ...

One Night Music Circus

High energy, chart-topping Christian artists will pitch their tent in town next week for an evening of family entertainment. The 1 Night Music Circus, at Decker Auditorium on the Iowa Central Community College campus April 14, will feature the Grammy nominated Sanctus Real, along with Juno ...

Pilot who was scheduled to fly on 9/11 to speak at Northfield Church

A pilot who was scheduled to fly the first plane that was hijacked by terrorists and flown into the World Trade Center on 9/11 will be in Fort Dodge to share his story. Steve Scheibner was scheduled to be the pilot on American Airlines Flight 11, according to a press release from Northfield ...

Grindberg heading to Algona

The Rev. David Grindberg is leaving St. Olaf Lutheran Church as he prepares to head north and become the pastor at First Lutheran Church in Algona. His last day at St. Olaf will be Wednesday. Grindberg has been senior pastor at the Fort Dodge church, located at 239 N. 11th St., since the ...

McCaulley to sing at Rockwell City church Sunday

ROCKWELL CITY – A former school superintendent who recently released a CD of Christian music will perform Sunday evening in Rockwell City. The Doc McCaulley concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 527 Main St. Admission is free. The show will feature music along with ...