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Rolling Hills Community Church to hold VBS

Rolling Hills Community Church, 2891 N 15th St,, will hold vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday for kids age 4 to sixth grade. The theme is Illumination Station, shining a light on who Jesus really is, as referenced in John 8:12. We invite the whole family to join us for Family Night on the last evening, with dinner provided. Register online at rhccfd.org or register in person on first night attending.

‘American Pickers’ seeks Iowa treasures

The “American Pickers” TV series plans to film throughout Iowa in September, according to an announcement from the show’s publicists. The show is seeking people who have a unique item and are ready to sell it. The show does not feature stores, flea markets, malls, auction ...

Fire stopped in FD house

Firefighters quickly doused a blaze in a Fort Dodge house Friday afternoon. No one was injured and the cause of the fire at 1414 Second Ave. S. remains under investigation. The fire was reported at about 2:30 p.m. when a neighbor saw smoke coming from the front window on the upper floor of the story and half frame house. Fire Department Lt. Eric Conell said the fire was contained to one room on the upper floor. Just one hoseline was needed. According to Conell, the house was not occupied. He said it had been recently purchased, and the new owner was renovating it. Online ...

ABI survey finds Iowa employers focused on workforce

DES MOINES — Results from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) third quarter 2026 Quarterly Business Survey show Iowa employers continuing to invest in their businesses while taking a more cautious view of the economy heading into the second half of the year. Key survey findings include: • 62 percent expect sales to expand over the next quarter. • 62 percent expect employment levels to remain stable, while nearly one-third anticipate workforce growth. • 85 percent plan to make capital expenditures, with most respondents planning modest ...

Flower show to have historic theme

Floral arrangements inspired by notable Fort Dodge buildings will be among the creations on display during an upcoming flower show. Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the United States, members of the Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club made “ Memories of Fort Dodge” the theme of their upcoming event. The show will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 1 and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2. It will be in The Lions Den in Armstrong Park on Exposition Drive. Admission is free. “This is going to be a fun show because it’s about Fort Dodge history - a lot of Fort Dodge history,” said ...