About three years ago, Cheryl Wallace was looking for a way to help shelter dogs and she wanted to do something that would benefit many animals at once, so she came up with the idea to play her cello at animal shelters. She traveled from her home in Des Moines on Wednesday to play her 246th ...
Around the area CLARION — “The Grinch” will be shown at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. SATURDAY at the Clarion Theater, Clarion. Admission is free. GOWRIE — Gowrie United Methodist Women are holding a 2021 “Welcome Home for Christmas” coffee and bazaar from 9 to 11 a.m. SATURDAY at the ...
In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa is holding Almost Homecoming 2019 from 6 to 10 p.m. SATURDAY at Shimkat Motor Co., 3126 Fifth Ave. S. The event will feature food, drink and music. Tickets are $50 per person. All proceeds will go into the ...
Dear Annie: I had something happen this weekend and am wondering what the solution should have been and who was in the right. My friend and I flew to San Diego from Indianapolis for a fabulous concert featuring three great bands. We spent quite a bit for our tickets, flights, hotel, car, ...
To the editor: While I am a great fan of living in Fort Dodge and enjoying its choirs, theater groups, symphony orchestra, art museum, athletic fields, and parks, this fall and winter I have noticed a major shortcoming. Fort Dodge is not a pleasant place to live if you have no ...
In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SATURDAY in the northwest corner of the Crossroads Mall parking lot. FORT DODGE — Soldier Creek Winery, 1584 Paragon Ave., is holding Vineyard Vibrations from 6 to 8 p.m. TODAY. Free live music will be provided by Jeremy Ober. ...
Roses, candies, cards and fine dining experiences are often planned as expressions of love during Valentine's Day.However, more unique options exist for sharing the evening with someone special. And, many of them benefit a school or nonprofit in the community.Feeling love in the vineyardTwo ...
The holiday season is fast approaching and, with it, a proliferation of ceremonies, parades, festivals, concerts and open houses.Area communities were invited to submit their holiday happenings, which follow:ALGONAMonday: Live Greeting Card Windows, 6:30 to 8 p.m.Thursday: Rotary Turkey Trot 5k ...