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Greetings,
The 49th Annual Frontier Days in Fort Dodge is this weekend from May 31 to June 2, 2024. The event kicks off Friday night with DJ Bingo and a performance by Stadium Drive. Saturday features the Frontier Days Parade starting at 10:00am on Central Ave, an escape room, and live performances, including Jesse Kinch.
Sunday concludes with a Battle of the Bands. The weekend also includes various vendors, historical reenactments, and unique attractions like chainsaw carving and a ventriloquist show.
For more details, visit the Frontier Days schedule.
See you at the parade on Saturday morning!
Sincerely,
Astra Ferris, IOM
Chief Executive Officer
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Wandering Wellness
New Member
Wednesday, May 29th
4:00 PM
Greater Fort Dodge
Growth Alliance
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Sweet Snax, LLC
New Member
Friday, May 31st
4:00 PM
24 N. 9th St. - Community Room
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Silo Mural Dedication
Wednesday, June 5th
4:00 PM
727 Hawkeye Ave
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EV Smart of Fort Dodge
New Member
Friday, June 7th
3:00 PM
7 South 25th Street
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Fort Dodge Farmers Market
New Member
Saturday, June 8th
9:00 AM
11 North 25th Street
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Bark Park
Dog-friendly green space
Tuesday, June 11th
4:00pm
Green Space on South 11th Street
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Spin Markket + Digital
Re-Brand
Thursday, June 13th
4:30 PM
10 North 10th Street
Block Party 4:00-7:00 PM
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Frontier Days
Frontier Days is happening on May 31st, June 1st, and June 2nd.
The parade will be Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 AM. Parade Theme: How the West was ONE
More information.
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Kingdom Kids Camp
Join us for a weekend of games, crafts, worship, lessons, and fun! Our theme this year is Wonderland: Experiencing God's goodness in the land of everyday life!
June 7th 6:00-8:00pm
June 8th 9:00am-Noon
Harvest Vineyard Church
Register here.
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19th Annual Swing for a Cure Golf Outing
Friday June 7th @ 12:00pm
Fort Dodge Country Club
There's still time to gather your team and sign up for the 19th Annual Swing for a Cure Golf Outing! Enjoy a day on the greens while impacting the care of community members with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. ⛳
Your ticket includes:
- 18 holes of golf
- Catered lunch from Hy-Vee &
- Refreshments at 19th hole complements of Valero
- Prizes: $500 par 3 bonus, contest prizes, raffle prizes and $10,000 hole-in-one
Register here!
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Gowrie City Wide Garage Sales
June 7th & June 8th
Sale starts at 8:00am
Contact Shelly Warehime 515-351-7229 or Crystal Wilks 515-351-7060 to be added to the list of sales.
More info.
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Guitar and Grill-Out
Join us June 8th from 6:00-8:00 for live music from Evan Pratt, a grilled meal, and drinks at The Community Orchard.
The Back 40 will NOT be open for play.
No cost for entry.
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Breast Cancer Survivors
Join us for a ride in a dragon boat on
Sunday, June 9th @ 6:00pm at Kennedy Park on
Badger Lake. Bring water shoes or old tennis shoes. Life vests and paddles provided.
Meet at the boat ramp.
RSVP below or call 515-573-7066.
RSVP today!
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Intentional Connections
MONDAY JUNE 10TH | 4:00 - 6:30 PM
SOLDIER CREEK WINERY
SEATING IS LIMITED
Our goal is for you to make business and leadership connections in a safe space where everyone can be seen, heard, and valued.
If you have any questions, contact Cheryl O’Hern at 515-571-4788 or Molly Varangkounh at 515-890-2993.
To reserve your spot and stay up to date on future Intentional Connection meetings, scan the QR code.
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VDA Powerstars Youth Camp
Early Bird registration is NOW OPEN.
Multiple age ranges available!
June 13th
June 26th
July 16th
July 23rd
More information.
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2nd Annual Food Truck Day
Join us at KHI Solutions - 130 N. 25th St. on
June 19th from11:00am-5:00pm for our Food Truck Extravaganza!
More info.
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Amigos Deck Party
Saturday, June 29th
Fun starts @ 7:00pm
Pizza, Beer, and Live Music
Join the Young Professionals for a night of fun this summer - socializing on the patio, listening to great live music, and enjoying meeting new people and building friendships!
More info.
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Guitar and Grill-Out
Join us June 29th from 6:00-8:00 for live music from Jared Benson, a grilled meal, an drinks at The Community Orchard.
The Back 40 will NOT be open for play.
No cost for entry.
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Brady O'Brien presents Ryan Stevenson
Brady O'Brien performs then Ryan Stevenson, Dove Award winner, takes the stage for 'Gospel Nights Unplugged' on July 6th.
Purchase your tickets here.
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Guitar and Grill-Out
Join us July 13 from 6:00-8:00 for live music from Jessica McClintock, a grilled meal, and drinks at The Community Orchard.
The Back 40 will NOT be open for play.
No cost for entry.
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Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash
August 9th & 10th
Kennedy Park - Fort Dodge, IA
Form a team:
Anyone can form a team
Family, friends, co-workers, clubs, neighbors, church groups, etc.
More details.
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For a list of all events,
click here.
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Meier recognized with Iowa CPAs
Month of Service Award
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Kim Meier was presented with the Iowa CPAs Month of Service Community Impact Award during the 2024 ISCPA Leadership Conference on May 2 at The Meadows Events & Conference Center in Altoona.
The Community Impact Award recognizes an individual for outstanding dedication to community through commitment of time and resources or positively impacting a specific group in need through participation in the Iowa CPAs Month of Service event held annually in September. The Iowa CPAs Month of Service event promotes community service across the state by ISCPA members and
within the accounting profession.
Kim is an accountant with Bowser & Richman LLP in Fort Dodge and has been a member of ISCPA since 2017. Kim’s Month of Service volunteer efforts touched multiple groups in her community including serving with Fort Dodge Kiwanis, removing old carpet from the local library, working with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program – BASE on an exercise program for senior citizens, and serving on the board of directors for Lotus Community Project, a homeless shelter for women and families.
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Fort Dodge Grain Silo Mural Recipient of Statewide Tourism Award | |
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Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), the leading statewide association of the tourism and hospitality industry, has announced the recipients of the second annual
iTIP Awards.
The awards ceremony will take place at the annual meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Sioux City. The recipients and their guests are invited to a reception and award ceremony at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 11th at the
Hilton Garden Inn in Sioux City.
The Fort Dodge Grain Silo Mural is the recipient of Arts, Culture & Heritage Award in a medium-sized market. Presented by Group Travel Leader, recognizes a business, organization, event, or destination that showcases the arts, culture, or history for the enhancement of the tourism experience and
economic well-being of the community.
More info.
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We're back with another episode of Talk Fort Dodge and today we are joined by the recently promoted Fort Dodge Police Department -Official- Police Chief - Dennis Quinn.
On today's episode, we discuss what the first year as chief has been like, the importance of being involved in the community, as well as the case for eight, and the goal of interrupting the cycle.
Contact Us at Kesterson Realty:
Todd McCubbin: todd@toddmccubbin.com
Jeremiah Condon: Jeremiahjcondon@gmail.com
Visit Our New Website: www.kestersonrealtyfortdodge.com
This podcast is a production of Kesterson Realty in Fort Dodge, Iowa, produced by Spin Markket + Digital!
#thisisfortdodge #delightfuldodge
www.spinmarkket.com
https://youtu.be/baH842tL1CE?si=um4H7D9X01qXkXqj
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Meals on Wheels Fort Dodge is looking for a volunteer to staff
a delivery route.
Volunteers deliver one route of approximately 10 stops
for one week, Monday through Friday. It takes
approximately 1 hour to deliver a route. Your turn comes up
once every ten weeks. It’s a small commitment of time
with great rewards.
Interested in helping?
Call or text Meals On Wheels at 515-570-0965 or email us at info@mealsonwheelsfd.com.
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