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Almost Homecoming offers chance to dance for the pets

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Every move on the dance floor during an upcoming party will help dogs and cats in a local animal shelter find their way to a real, permanent home. The event is Almost Homecoming and it’s a fundraiser for the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa. This homecoming-themed dance ...

CFR welcomes new mental health therapist

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Community and Family Resources welcomed Rhiannon Rippke-Koch, tLMHC, as a new mental health therapist at its Fort Dodge clinic, located at 211 Ave M West. She first joined CFR in 2024 as an intern while completing her Master’s in counseling at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. After ...

Coats for Kids donations being accepted

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The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge and Shimkat Motor Co. have begun their annual coat drive titled Coats for Kids. They are seeking the community’s help in fulfilling the need for warm winter gear for local children. Donations of new or gently used clean coats, gloves, hats, snow ...

Government shutdown hasn’t grounded FD flights

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Flights at Fort Dodge Regional Airport continue unaffected by the shutdown of the federal government. “We haven’t seen any disruptions,” said Sarah Rustvold, the airport’s director of aviation. The federal government has a major role in aviation, including providing money to ...