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Greetings, Growth Alliance Readers!
We recently enjoyed celebrating with the Webster County Historical Society at a special ribbon cutting. During the event, the Society officially named their archives in honor of Roger Natte, a beloved local historian who has dedicated so much of his life to preserving the history and stories of Webster County. It was a touching and well-deserved tribute, and we’re proud to support the Historical Society as they continue to champion our rich local history.
Be sure to attend our next Meet & Eat on June 16th—it’s going to be a great one! We’re thrilled to welcome Iowa Economic Development Director Debi Durham as our guest speaker. Her insight and leadership in economic development are always energizing, and we’re looking forward to a fantastic lunch and conversation. Make sure to register—we’d be delighted to see you there!
Thank you for being such an important part of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. Together, we’re making great things happen!
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Astra Ferris
Astra Ferris, IOM
Chief Executive Officer
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Friends of the Fort Dodge Public Library's Spring Book Sale.
Monday- Members Night
Tuesday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Saturday- 9:00AM- 11:00AM
Friday- $3 Everything you can fit in a grocery Bag
Saturday- $1 Everything you can fit in a grocery Bag
📅April 28th- May3rd
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Annual May Day Luncheon
The 19th Annual May Day Luncheon will be held at Crossroads Inn & Event Center. Raffle and Door prizes. To benefit the Fighting Angels Abreast Dragon Boat Team.
📅Thursday, May 1st
11:30AM-1:30PM
Please RSVP to Barb Vonsak or email
FightingAngelsBCS@gmail.com
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May Day Free BBQ
Freedom Pointe invites you to the free BBQ in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
📅May 1st 11:00AM-3:00PM
1303 A Street
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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
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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
Register Here
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Mother's Day Downtown
Shop, Eat, and Experience Downtown Fort Dodge! Treat all of the special women in your life with a gift they will love!
*Vendors, crafts, food trucks, activities, and much more
📅Saturday, May 3rd
Starting at 10:00AM
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Spring into Medicare
Are you unsure about what to do when you become eligible for Medicare? Join us for our educational Medicare 101 event!
📅Thursday, May 8th 5:30PM
Fort Dodge session: Crossroads Hotel & Event Center
*Reserve your seat by April 25th
RSVP
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Make It OK Day
Come join us and many local mental health resources to show your support for reducing the mental health stigma. Wear green, take a stroll around the square, grab lunch and chat with local resources.
📅Thursday, May 15th 11:30AM-1:30PM
City Square Fort Dodge
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Fort Dodge Noon Lions Club
Fort Dodge Noon Lions Club will have its Annual Steak Fry Dinner. Come enjoy a steak dinner with all the fixin's. Get your tickets from any Fort Dodge Noon Lion today!
📅Thursday, May 15th 5:00PM-8:00PM
Lions Den- 731 Exposition Dr
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Fort Dodge Invites You
Visitor Vision to help the Iowa Tourism Office promote your business/event with Stephanie Neppl.
📅Wednesday, May 21st
12PM-1PM
Growth Alliance Community Room
RSVP by May 15th
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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.
Calendar
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Free Vision Exams
In partnership with Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation, Prevent Blindness Iowa, OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, and Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, a free two-day vision clinic will be held at Butler Elementary School in June.
This event will provide free eye exams and glasses to adults and children who may not otherwise have access to vision care.
📅June 19th & 20th
Pre-register for your appointment
515-576-6500
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For a list of all events,
click here.
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Childcare Discovery Kids Fest
Our goal every year is to offer the children and families in our community a fun free event! We have the land and the perfect area to host this event each year and kids are what we are all about! We do not charge any business to set up a booth to promote/or bring any promotional items—all we ask is that you bring a child activity that will be free for the kids to participate.
📅Saturday Aug 9th
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Rollover, Cash Out, or Leave It? Handling Your 401(k) After a Job Change
Cole and Baileigh discuss your 401(k) options after leaving an employer.
On today's episode:
⚖️What to Do With Your 401(k) When You Leave a Job
🆚Roll It Out vs. Cash It Out vs. Leaving It
📊 IRA vs. 401(k)
🏀March Madness Talk
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Mental Health Awarness Month
Help us "Chalk The Town Green" this May! Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics, on behalf of Make It Ok and the Healthiest State Initiative of Iowa, invites your community to participate with us in this year’s awareness campaign for the month of May.
More Info
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Meet Matt Price: Fort Dodge's New Fire Chief
Matt Price is the new Fire Chief at the Fort Dodge Fire Department. We discuss his history with different fire departments throughout the state, what brought him to Fort Dodge, how he became the new fire chief, new initiatives that are being implemented, and more!
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Money Moves That Matter: Eddie Doyle's Take on Planning for the Future
Eddie Doyle is a financial advisor working with Full Swing Financial Planning in Fort Dodge, Iowa. We sit down and discuss how he became interested in financial advising, how the financial landscape has changed over the years, common misconceptions surrounding financial advisors, current trends in finance, and much more!
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Should Your Business Start a Podcast?
You’ve probably noticed more and more businesses starting podcasts. Some share expert advice, others tell customer stories, and some just want to stay top-of-mind. But should your business start one too?
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