Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health is Health, join the Berryhill team to learn about mental health services available in the community, have some fun family-friendly activities, and spread awareness.



📅Wednesday May 28th 4:00PM-6:00PM

UnityPoint- Berryhill Center

Iowa State University Online Parenting Workshops

The Science of Parenting is offering workshops in June focusing on using research-based information to fit each family’s own reality. There is no cost for participants to attend. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and class materials. For more information on workshop topics and to register:

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Laurel Park Trail

Please join us to Celebrate as we unveil the new trail at Laurel Park with a ribbon cutting!

📅Wednesday, June 4th 4:00PM

📍Laurel Park, Gowrie Iowa

Iowa Central Basketball Kids Camp

Youth camp is designed to help teach the game while having fun on the basketball floor. Work with the Iowa Central men's basketball staff and current players to enhance your game. Camp will be held located inside Hodges Fieldhouse.

Camps are designed to emphasize fundamental play in conjunction with games. We expose campers to the following fundamentals during the week: dribbling, passing, shooting, individual moves, and team concepts. In addition to the fundamentals being taught we offer 5 on 5 games, 4 on 4 games, 3 on 3 games and individual skill contests.

🧑🏼‍🎓Boys & Girls K-8th Grade

📅June 3rd: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

June 4th: 9:00am - 12:00pm

June 5th: 9:00am- 12:00pm

June 6th: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Small Change: Building Financial Security For Educators

Make informed decisions about financial management and build greater confidence to make small changes that can make a difference

📅Thursday, June 5th 4:30PM-6:30PM

Register by May 29th



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Dark Side of The Full Moon

Join Webster County Health Department while presenting the showing of Dark Side of The Full Moon. After the viewing of the documentary on postpartum depression there will be a panel discussion.

📅Thursday, June 5th 6:00PM-8:00PM

Bio Health Science Building at Iowa Central

20th Annual Trinity Golf Classic

Mark your calendars! 📅 Our 20th Annual Trinity Golf Classic (formerly Swing for a Cure) is on Friday, June 6. Grab your friends, colleagues and family for a fun day on the green⛳ All proceeds in 2025 will support the Trinity Surgery Expansion and Renovation Project.

📅Friday, June 6th 12:00PM

📍Fort Dodge Country Club

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Buster's Bash

Join us for another exciting year of Buster’s Bash — our annual community block party hosted by Spin Markket! Bring the whole family out for an evening of live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, and fun activities for all ages.

🎶 Live Entertainment

 🌮Food Trucks

 🎨Family Activities

🛍️ Local Vendors

 And so much more!

*Interested in being a vendor?

We still have a few spots open and would love to support our local small businesses! Reach out to Spin Markket today to reserve your spot and showcase your business at this awesome community event.

FREE ADMISSION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Mark your calendars — we can’t wait to see you there!

 📅Thursday, June 12th, 2025

 ⏲️4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 📍10 N 10th Street, Fort Dodge, IA

The Tap & Vine Bike Tour

Join us for a fun, full-day ride through wine, brews, and beautiful trails! The Tap & Vine Bike Tour is a collaboration between Soldier Creek Winery, Tractor Lift Brewerty, and Prairie Rivers Trail Ride—and it’s the perfect blend of movement, music, and mouthwatering local flavor.

🎟️ $35 registration includes your tour t-shirt and ride participation.

 ☕Start your day with coffee + breakfast at Soldier Creek Winery (available for purchase).

 🍔Refuel with lunch at Tractor Lift Brewery (available for purchase).

🎶 End the ride back at Soldier Creek with live music from 2–4PM 🌮 Food truck will have dinner available for purchase after the ride

💸Proceeds and donations will go to: Albert Habhab Veterans Memorial Bridge (Fort Dodge) and Humboldt Veterans Memorial (Humboldt)

Grab your bike, your friends, and your appetite—this ride has it all! 🚵🏼🍷🍺

📅Saturday, June 14

Ride Starts at 10AM

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ServSafe Food Safety Training

Whether you are a food service manager or an employee, using current best practices in safe food handling is essential to keep your food establishment in compliance and protect the health of both customers and staff. You’ll have the opportunity to take an exam to be certified as a Food Protection Manager. 

📅Thursday, June 30th 8:30AM-6:00PM

*Must register by June 9th

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Orchard Explorer Day Camp

Don't wait any longer!! Sign up your kids of ages 5-10yrs old, TODAY for our fun-filled Orchard Explorer Day Camps. Choose from 3 different sessions, unplug, meet new friends, learn about agriculture and what The Community Orchard has to offer!!

session dates

📅Session 1: June 9th-12th

Session 2: June 16th-19th

Session 3: June 23-26

Family Night Thursday June 26th 5PM-8PM

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Kingdom Kids Camp

Kingdom Kids Camp, our version of Vacation Bible School, is where we learn more about God and have a blast doing it!. This is for children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade in the fall 2025. Our theme this year is “The Best News Ever!” We want to see kids get excited about a powerful, life-changing relationship with Jesus and learn how to share that good news with everyone!

📅Friday, June 13, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 14. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Webster County 4-H Camps

😎Looking for something fun and educational for your kids this summer? Check out our awesome Webster County 4-H Day Camps for youth in grades K-8! Open to both 4-H members and non-members, everyone is welcome!

Spots fill fast, so don’t wait!



Register online

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



Dragon Boat Bash

There’s still time to jump in on the action at Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash 2025!🐉🛶🔥 Grab your friends, build a team, and get ready to paddle for the win!

Sign up today and be part of one of Fort Dodge’s most exciting summer traditions. 💪🏼🌊

📧info@badgerlakedragonboating.com

📞515-571-9642

*Don't want to be on a team? Volunteers are still needed! Find out how

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Revving Up Local Impact: Inside Fort Dodge Ford With the Johnsons

Matt Johnson and Casey Johnson are the owners and operators of Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln dealership in Fort Dodge, Iowa. We discuss how the dealership came to be, how it has evolved over the years, the community involvement Fort Dodge Ford has had with the Fort Dodge area and beyond, and more!

Children's Forest Storywalk

The Storywalk at the Children's Forest located on the Northeast side of Badger Lake at Kennedy Park, combines reading with a walk in nature. Follow a story posted along the gravel trail while you enjoy the great outdoors.

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Main Street Iowa and Main Street Fort Dodge are hosting "Shaping Our Future Together: Community Survey Insights & Input Session" to evaluate the community survey results and gather your feedback on the Main Street district's future.

Main Street Fort Dodge, in conjunction with Main Street Iowa, is hosting a public input session to discuss and evaluate the results of its recent community survey. This input will be instrumental in developing the strategic plan for the Main Street program and downtown.

🗓️ Wednesday, May 21

🕒 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. 

📍 City Council Chambers, City Hall

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Webster County Yurt Rentals

John F. Kennedy Memorial Park has Yurts! These up to date rentals sleeps 6, has a kitchenette, air conditioning, and full bathroom. Starting out at $125/night. Want to find out more information about how to rent one?

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