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April 2nd, 2025

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CEO's Corner

Happy Wednesday!


This week, we released the second episode of The Alliance Connection featuring Jim Kersten, a leader with deep ties to our region and a strong advocate for economic and workforce development. If you haven’t had the chance to listen yet, I encourage you to tune in. His insights on the future of Fort Dodge and Webster County highlight the importance of collaboration and strategic planning as we continue to grow.


Speaking of connections, our next Coffee and Connect is set for April 18th at the Growth Alliance office. This event is the perfect opportunity to network, meet fellow members, and strengthen relationships within our business community. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the Alliance, we invite you to stop by, enjoy a cup of coffee, and engage in meaningful conversations.

This week, I’m in Washington, D.C., meeting with local and federal officials to discuss the future of Fort Dodge and Webster County. These discussions are essential as we advocate for policies and resources that will support our businesses, infrastructure, and workforce. Our community’s future is shaped by the partnerships we build, both locally and on a national level, and I’m proud to represent our region in these important conversations.


Thank you for being part of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. Let’s continue to connect, collaborate, and elevate our community together!

Astra Ferris

Astra Ferris, IOM

Chief Executive Officer

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Episode 2 of The Alliance Podcast

ALLIANCE UPDATES

Member Benefit

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Our ribbon cuttings are open to the public!

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Work, Play, & Connect


Join us for a fun-filled evening of networking & team-building with your colleagues who plan the company events!



📅April 9th 6:00PM-8:00PM



RSVP with Jen


DSAOC Cake Auction


Domestic Sexual Assault Outreach Center is having an online Cake Auction. Help us continue to provide free and confidential services to victims of violence.


📅April 3rd-7th starting at 10:00AM




Online Auction

Coffee & Conservation


Join us for a informal Saturday morning discussion about a variety of conservation/recreation topics in Webster County.

Aprils topics are the Central River District projects from director Matt Crosgrove.


📅Saturday, April 12th 10:00AM

20 North 1st Street


Online Undergraduate Programs


Online Undergraduate Completion Programs:



  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Liberal Studies
  • Bachelor of Early Childcare Education and Programing

Parkinson's Disease Journey


If you or someone you know is struggling with Parkinson's Disease, it's helpful to know where to find support on the journey. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatments and activities that can be done at home.


📅April 8th, & 15th

5:00PM-6:00PM




Register Here

Well Workshop


Learn how to keep your private well water safe, the responsibilities and risks of being a private well owner.


📅April 15th

6:00PM-7:00PM



Register Here

Home & Garden Show


It's Back!!

Annual Home🏡 and Garden Show🌷 is back better than ever! Warmer weather is right around the corner and buyers are planning their Spring home projects. If you sell something or have a service to provide this is the show you need to be at 2025 Home & Garden Show.

ICCC Career & Education Building


📅April 12th 8AM-4PM

April 13th 9AM-2PM



Register Form

The Full Swing Forward 5K


Get ready to move forward and give back! This exciting event will raise funds for Fort Dodge Junior Golf and Children & Families of Iowa supporting local youth programs.

 How to Participate:

Walk, jog, or run – all ages and skill levels are welcome!

1K for Kids | 5K for Adults

 📅Date: Sunday, April 13th, 2025

 📌Location: Fort Dodge Country Club

 👟Running Starts: 9:00 AM,

Open registration 8AM


Register Here

Brown Bag Briefings


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

📅 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, and 4/24

 Briefings start at noon and last one hour.


News Release

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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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


For a list of all events,

click here.

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MEMBER TO MEMBER

Smart Giving: How Charitable Contributions Impact Your Money


Kole, Cole, and Baileigh weigh in on charitable contributions, the benefits making a contribution can have at tax time, and more! They even do a Zoom call with Abby Coppola of Children’s Cancer Connection of Iowa to promote an upcoming 5k event.

On today’s episode:

🏃🏼The Full Swing Forward 5k

💻Zoom Call with Children’s Cancer Connection of Iowa

❄️ Crazy Iowa Weather

🎗️ Getting the Most Out of Your Charitable Contributions


Listen Here

Why Businesses Everywhere Are Launching Podcasts (And You Can Too!)


Spin Markket CEO Cheryl O'Hern and Spin Markket Report host Peter Stockdale discuss various podcast topics, including why businesses should consider starting a podcast, why podcasting helps to humanize the individuals on each episode, why consistency is tantamount, why having guests on your podcast can be beneficial, the importance of good content and a strong message, and more! Watch Podcasts from The Spin Markket 


Podcast Network: 

🔵 How to Money with Kole & Cole -    / @howtomoneypodcast  

🔴 Talk Fort Dodge -    / @talkfortdodge  

🟣 The Spin Markket Report -    / @spinmarkketreport 

 🟢 The Alliance Connection -    / @greaterfortdodge  

🟡 Rooted in Results -    / @lammersag    


Listen Here

Iowa Central Community College Upcoming Courses

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