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Second Baptist Church to hold soup supper on Monday

A soup supper will be held in Fort Dodge Monday evening to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The supper will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 1827 Fourth Ave. S. The menu will be vegetable beef soup, chicken noodle soup, chili and cornbread. The cost is $5 for a small bowl of soup and $7 for a large one. “It’s just a way to highlight Martin Luther King Jr. Day,” said Sherry Washington, an organizer of the event. “It’s just a way to bring folks together.”

Nordic Choir to sing at FD church

The Luther College Nordic Choir will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 127 N. 10th St. The Nordic Choir 2025 tour features repertoire and themes that celebrate both choral music of the past and present. Audiences can expect to hear music composed by Antonio Lotti, Jacob Handl Gallus, Ruthie Foster, Jennfer Lucy Cook and Marques L.A. Garrett. Since the program features music from the early Renaissance to cutting edge musical theater there is something for everyone, said Andrew Last, director of the Nordic Choir. “It is our hope to serve as storytellers ...

Matt Weir promoted to sergeant

Matt Weir has been promoted to sergeant in the Fort Dodge Police Department. He joined the department in 2016. He has served as a patrol officer and school resource officer. He is a member of the Special Emergency Response Team and is a crisis hostage negotiator. Weir has an associate degree from Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

FD Public Works announces MLK holiday sanitation schedule

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20, the City of Fort Dodge’s garbage routes will be adjusted as follows: • Garbage collection scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, will be moved to Tuesday, Jan. 21. • Garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, will be moved to Thursday, Jan. 23. • Recycling collection scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 22, will follow the regular schedule. • Garbage collection scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, will be moved to Friday, Jan. 24. Residents are asked to place their garbage and recycling carts at the curb by 5 a.m. on ...

FDPL hosting kids winter crafts Saturday

The Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is holding kids winter crafts from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the library. There will be winter craft kits, dot painting and magna tiles available while supplies last. An adult must accompany all children. There is no registration or fee. The event will also be held on Jan. 25 and Feb. 1.

Knights of Columbus fish fry set for Friday

The Knights of Columbus are holding a fish fry from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Holy Trinity Parish Center, 402 N. Eighth St. Dinners include fried fish, baked fish, shrimp or grilled cheese served with baked potato or French fries, homemade coleslaw, roll, ice cream, coffee and lemonade. The meal will be served dine in or carryout. Tickets for fried fish, baked fish or shrimp are $12, combo meal of fish and shrimp is $14, grilled cheese or kid’s portion is $6 for children ages 12 and under. The dinner is a Respect for Life fundraiser.