Have you signed up for Leading Ladies yet? Our next gathering will be held on Tuesday, March 31st, 12PM-1PM at Friendship Haven, and it’s shaping up to be a meaningful and empowering conversation you won’t want to miss.

We’re excited to welcome Julie Thorson, Head Coach and CEO of Friendship Haven, as our guest speaker. Julie will share her experience and perspective on how to navigate tough conversations with confidence and clarity, something every leader encounters. She’ll walk us through practical strategies that help leaders communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, and handle challenging situations with professionalism and purpose.

Whether you're leading a team, managing relationships at work, or simply looking to grow your communication skills, this session will offer real-world insights you can use right away. Julie’s approach focuses on clarity, empathy, and moving conversations forward in a productive way.

If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time!

The Annual K of C Friday Lenten Fish Fry

You are invited to join the Knights of Columbus and Holy Trinity Parish for the annual Friday Fish Fry that runs

✨Now through April 3rd, 2026

🕛5:30PM-7:30PM

$13 Fried or Baked Shrimp Dinner

$15 Combo Dinner

$7 Grilled Cheese or Kid's Portion

Dinners Include: baked potato or fries, coleslaw, roll, & ice cream

✅Take Out Available

This community event is held at the Corpus Christi Center in Fort Dodge. This is a highly popular event and the whole Fort Dodge Community is invited for a fun night of Fish Dinners, Fellowship and Fun!

Coffee & Conservation

Join us each month for an informal discussion about a variety of conservation/recreation topics in Webster County. March's topic will focus on the white tail deer population updates and concerns. Coffee and light snacks will be provided

✨Saturday, March 14th at 10AM

📍River's Edge Discovery Center

Fort Dodge Noon Kiwanis annual Pancake Day

Show your support, and indulge in a good cause!

✨7:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14th at the Community Christian School gym located at 9th Ave. S & 24th Street. Beverage, Sausage and all the pancakes you can eat will be available. Adults $8 and children 12 and under $3. Tickets available at the door. Drive up pick up is available on 91/2 Ave. S street.

A Starry Night

Join us for a Prom uniquely designed for special needs individuals ages 16 and up.

✨Saturday, March 14th 2026

📍Crossroads Hotel & Event Center

Dinner at 4:30PM

Grand March 5:30PM

Dance 6:00PM-9:00PM

🎟️$20 per person, tickets must be purchased by Saturday, Feb 28th

Available at HyVee

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

Join Dr. Suzanne Slack, Assistant Professor of Fruit Production at Iowa State University, for hands-on workshops designed to teach proper pruning techniques for fruit trees. great opportunity for fruit tree owners, gardeners, citizen volunteers, community forestry and park staff, tree care professionals, utility company representatives, county conservation board, and enthusiasts to learn from an expert about the best practices for pruning to maintain healthy and productive trees.

✨March 24th

River Valley Orchards & Winery, Humboldt 1-3; or Webster County Extension Office 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Register for Humboldt

Register for Webster County

Bingo supporting The Lord's Cupboard

Bingo! Bring your friends, family, neighbors for a *good cause* and some fun! Select Sundays from 3-5PM. We are partnering with The Lord's Cupboard, donate items off of their wish list or cash donation in exchange for bingo cards.

More Info

Money Smart Virtual Series

As spring approaches, many people find themselves facing extra expenses or lingering debt. However, research shows that “Money Smart,” a financial education workshop, delivers proven steps on how to take charge of your financial future. Beginning March 24, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host “Money Smart: Prioritizing Bills, Credit and Debt,” a no-fee, three-part virtual series providing practical tools to help you regain control, reduce stress and set yourself up for success.

✨Begins Tuesday, March 24th

12:00PM or 5:00PM

Register Here

Pancake Breakfast

Join Leo Lion & Thumper Bunny for photos, fun & breakfast! Hosted by Fort Dodge Lions Club!

✨Saturday, March 28th

7AM-11AM

📍KandiLand Daycare Center

821 South 25th Street

Spring has Sprung Vendor Market

Celebrate spring at the Fort Opera House March 28th! The annual spring vendor market will be open at 9am showcasing a variety of vendors. The easter bunny is visiting and we'll have an Easter Egg Hunt!

✨9AM-4PM

💲No admission. Please bring 2 pet items for Almost Home to show your support!

Legacy Banquet

Enjoy an evening of fellowship, dinner, and a silent auction as we gather to support the mission and ministry of Community Christian School. We are excited to welcome Scott Larsen from the Legacy Coalition as our guest speaker for the evening. Free will donations will be received for the meal, and all proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Community Christian School.

✨March 29, 2026. Doors open at 4:30

Register Here

Babysitting Clinic

ISU Extension and Outreach Webster County is sponsoring a babysitting clinic for students in grades 4th-8th. In this clinic students will cover various topics of babysitting from the fundamentals, safe and healthy cooking skills, what to do in an emergency and much more!

✨Friday, April 3rd

9:00AM-3:00PM

💲$25 4-H members

$30 Non 4-H members

Includes Snacks, Lunch & Resources

📣Class size is limited please sign-up by March 27th

📞Please contact Kristyn with any questions

515-576-2119

A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease

To learn about Parkinson’s disease, its effects, and possible treatments, register now to participate in “A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease” an educational series from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Webster County Extension, along with Iowa State’s Department of Kinesiology, and Human Sciences Extension and Outreach are sponsoring the series in Fort Dodge

📍 Friendship Haven

✨beginning April 6, 2026 5PM-6PM

Register Here

Career Fair

Mark your calendars for the spring Career Fair.

✨Wednesday, April 8th

10:00AM-1:00PM

📍Career Education Building Fort Dodge Campus

Aced Cornhole League Iowa State ACL State Championships

Aced Cornhole League Iowa ACL State Championships! Full slate of events for men and women of all ages and different skill levels. Sponsorship opportunities available! Contact Jeb at acedcornhole@gmail.com for more information.

✨April 17-18th

📍Lizard Creek Ranch

Timber Hall

More Info

Low-Carbon Ethanol Update

Join Summit Carbon Solutions to learn about low-carbon ethanol and its impact on Iowa's agriculture market!

Lunch will be served.

✨April 21st 12:00PM

📍Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance - 24 N 9th St.

Register Here

For a list of all events,

click here.

Webster County EMS Conference

🚑 Calling all EMS professionals!

Join us for the 2026 Webster County EMS Conference: Dodging the NREMT on March 14–15 at Iowa Central’s East Campus in Fort Dodge!

This two‑day conference is packed with timely training topics including Mass Casualty Response, State EMS updates, farm emergency considerations, current drug trends, Cardiology 101, and responder wellness. 🩵

✅13 CEHs available

✅ $50/day or $90 for the full weekend

✅ Webster County providers attend FREE

✅ Light snacks + drinks included (lunch provided)

📍 ICCC East Campus, 2031 Quail Ave, Fort Dodge

📝Register using the link or QR code: bit.ly/2026WEBCOEMS

Questions? Call 515‑574‑1293

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with EMS colleagues from across the region!

The Future of Social Commerce and Its Role in Conversion and Revenue Growth

It’s 2026, and most businesses are visible online. They post consistently. They invest in paid ads. They collaborate with creators. Yet many still struggle with one core issue: revenue does not scale in proportion to effort.

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Spring Maintenance Checklist for Fence and Gate Systems

As temperatures rise and the ground begins to thaw, spring is the ideal time to inspect fences and gates for damage caused by winter conditions. Snow buildup, moisture, and repeated freeze and thaw cycles can quietly compromise alignment and stability. Taking time now to evaluate your fence and gate system helps ensure your property’s perimeter remains secure and functional throughout the year and prevents minor issues from becoming costly repairs during the busy summer season.

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Sean Mulvihill: Leading a New Era for Theatre at Iowa Central Community College

Sean Mulvihill is the director of theatre at Iowa Central Community College. We discuss his extensive background in theatre and teaching, what brought him to Fort Dodge, how theatre classes can have a positive impact on life, the updated Center for Performing Arts at ICCC, upcoming events, and more!

Community Health Center Anniversary

The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge is excited to announce our annual fundraiser will be on Saturday, April 11, at The Laramar in Fort Dodge. This year is also extra special as it will celebrate our 20th anniversary as an organization. As many of you know we have grown from serving 4,000 patients a year to over 12,000 patients a year. We have added locations including Dayton, Mason City, Eagle Grove, Clarion and most recently Spencer. We have also expanded services adding behavioral health in 2016, pharmacy in 2024 and optometry in 2025. This year, we are focusing our fundraising efforts on being able to offer mammograms at our Fort Dodge clinic. Less transportation barriers to patients, being able to offer at the time of service, one ore layer of overall well being, the ability to offer this to patients on the sliding fee scale, cancer rates in our state are high, prevention and early intervention, freeing up other local resources by screening here first. Funds will go towards the purchase of a mammography machine. Tickets will be available starting March 13.