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April 16th, 2025

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CEO's Corner

Greetings!!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Coffee & Connect! It was a joy to see familiar faces and welcome new ones. We’re so grateful you took time out of your day to stop by, share a conversation (or two), and contribute to the warm, supportive atmosphere that makes our community so special. Your presence truly elevated the experience, and we can’t wait to connect again soon!


We’re thrilled to invite you to sign up for the upcoming FOD Walk, a partnership with our friends at PICA! This is more than just a clean-up—it’s a chance to show pride in our city, work together with your team and organization outside, and walk purposefully to make our community more delightful! So, grab a friend or colleague, lace up those sneakers, and let’s make a difference together. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate with us all!

See you soon!

FOD Walk

Astra Ferris

Astra Ferris, IOM

Chief Executive Officer

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Member Benefit

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Our ribbon cuttings are open to the public!

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Brown Bag Briefings


April Brown Bag Briefings at the Fort Dodge Library meeting room.

📅4/17, and 4/24

Briefings start at noon and last one hour.

News Release

Save The Date- Shoe Sensation


Come in to Fort Dodge's Shoe Sensation and visit the Easter Bunny.




📅Friday, April 18th

4:00PM-6:00PM

Before They Were Soldiers Book Reception


Join us April 22 for an afternoon of community and remembrance to mark the release of Before They Were Soldiers. Follow along as we preview the stories of several men leading up to the reception.


"Richard Flattery Jr. was born on August 19, 1945, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. His sister Roseanne shares with us his story. Rich- ard, or Dick, as he was often called, was known as an Opie Taylor type personality being fun, op- timistic, and a determined man."


📅April 22nd 2:00PM

Decker Auditorium, Iowa Central Community College

Prescription Drug Take Back


Safely dispose of your unused or expired prescription medications!


📅Saturday, April 26th

10:00AM-Noon

Daniel Pharmacy

Worker's Comp Symposium


Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics is hosting a Worker's Comp Symposium. There will be presentations with various topics.


📅Tuesday, April 29th

8:30AM-3:00PM


Registration is required



Register

IowaWorks Resource Fair


Over 30 local organizations will be coming together to offer our community FREE support, services, and resources. From job training, housing help, mental health care and youth programs will all be present. Get connected!


📅Friday, May 2nd 11:00AM-2:00PM

3 Triton Circle

Master Conservation Program


Join this 7week program on the history and current opportunities for conservation in Iowa highlighting Iowa's landform, forests, prairies, wetlands and rivers in our area. This program pairs in-person demonstrations and discussions led by local conservation leaders and educators with online lessons from ISU experts.

📅Registration ends May 1st


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Soldier Creek Winery


April's calendar is packed full of events at Soldier Creek Winery. Click the link to check it out.




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MEMBER TO MEMBER

How To Money With Kole & Cole


How to Money with Kole & Cole Podcast guest is Scott Ladner.

Scott Ladner from Horizon Investments joins How to Money this week to discuss how to make smart investments when policies are impacting the markets.


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Spin Markket's Megan Anderson & Team Take 1st place


Spin Markket is just as excited as our own Megan Anderson is about her new trophy. Megan is part of the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) AAF (American Advertising Federation) team that took home the 1st place trophy at the District 9 National Student Advertising competition in Kansas City. The UNI AAF team developed a fully integrated marketing campaign for AT&T.


The team now heads to the Semi-Finals along with presenting to AT&T marketing staff.


Megan Anderson is Certified Studio Graphic and Website Designer with Spin Markket since 2021. She will graduate later this year with her degree in graphic design and interactive digital studies from UNI. Megan graduated from ICCC with her degree in website and graphic technology in 2023.

Spring Is Here- J&H Lawncare


Spring is here, and as we wait for soil temps to get up a little higher for grass to start germinating, it's the perfect time to refresh your property's landscape! Adding a fresh layer of mulch not only enhances the vibrant color of your garden but also improves soil health and retains moisture as the weather warms up.

We're offering our seasonal mulch color addition service to give your property that extra pop of color and curb appeal. For just $82 per yard installed! A yard of mulch covers a 10'x10' area with a 3-inch-deep layer of premium mulch.

Spaces are filling up fast don't miss out on this opportunity to give your landscape a seasonal makeover! Call us at:

515-408-4842

Fractional CMOS & The 90-Day Win Podcast


On this podcast episode of WayeCreative, Cheryl talks to Dean about exactly what a Fractional CMO does in your business's first 90 days. Companies and CEOs, looking for their first, or next, fractional, chief marking officer, this is the podcast for you. Twice a week 4 fractional CMO's are put through the test of explaining what they would do, and how their clients benefit, especially in the first 90 days after hiring a fractional CMO. From BB, sass companies, to manufacturers and TV production firms, these fractional CMO's span, the entire length and breath of the economy.

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The Protea Collective: Bringing Unique and Handmade Goods to Humboldt


Kenzie Van Heerden owns The Protea Collective in Humboldt, Iowa. We discuss how Kenzie started The Protea Collective, the unique items that she has on hand, joining up with other area small businesses and entrepreneurs, creating local events to showcase her store, and more! 

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 A Legacy of Service: Dr. Terry Moehnke's Impact on Fort Dodge


Dr. Terry Moehnke OD, MS is a Fort Dodge optometrist, former city council member, volunteer, and steward of Veterans Park. We discuss the formation of Veterans Park, Terry's involvement in the Fort Dodge City Council, his volunteer work, his optometry practice in Fort Dodge, and more!

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Iowa Central Community College Upcoming Courses

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