Local law enforcement officers will be raising money for Special Olympics from 6 a.m. to noon today at Dunkin’, 2520 Fifth Ave. S. Every dollar raised helps provide opportunities, training, and competition for Special Olympics athletes throughout Iowa. Donors can receive a free donut, iced or hot coffee, or a koozie, based on the amount donated.
Community Health Center of Fort Dodge invites the public to participate in a Make It OK event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. This event is part of the Make It OK campaign through Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative, a statewide effort focused on reducing stigma surrounding mental health by encouraging open conversations and increasing understanding of mental illness. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Fort Dodge City Square, located in front of the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., with local mental health resources available. At noon there will be a short ...
ROCKWELL CITY — Students at South Central Calhoun Middle School will host a Mental Health Awareness event featuring their Inside Out Boxes — a creative project that helps students express emotions and experiences that are often unseen to normalize talking about mental health. The event invites families and community members to view the displays, take part in a mental health awareness walk, and connect with local resources. The event will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Middle School. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, ...
Fort Dodge Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Reservations must be made by today by calling Kathy Meinders at 515-408-7981 or Vicky Messerly at 515-571-5380. Cost is $15 inclusive. The speaker will be Sheila Abood, from Kearney, Nebraska. She has a large family and owns a construction business. She calls herself a frugality expert. The special feature will be Jane Morlan, a cosmetologist at Danny’s Hair Fashions in Fort Dodge. She specializes in skin, hair, and nails care, and wigs for cancer (chemotherapy) patients. The next ...
Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year in the Fort Dodge Community School District is now open and will continue through June 30. New families enrolling in the district must provide the required documentation at the time of registration. This includes: • Guardianship documentation. • Immunization records or valid exemption form • Proof of residency with an address within Fort Dodge. District office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information or assistance with the registration process, call the district office at (515) 576-1161 or ...
Fort Dodge Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. on May 12 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Reservations must be made by Friday by calling Kathy Meinders at 515-408-7981 or Vicky Messerly at 515-571-5380. Cost is $15 inclusive. The speaker will be Sheila Abood, from Kearney, Nebraska. She has a large family and owns a construction business. She calls herself a frugality expert. The special feature will be Jane Morlan, a cosmetologist at Danny’s Hair Fashions in Fort Dodge. She specializes in skin, hair, and nail care, and wigs for cancer (chemotherapy) patients. The next ...