Coffee & Conservation

Join us for this month's Coffee and Conservation. Matt Cosgrove will be sharing information on the Badger Lake Restoration Project and the Conservation Department’s Strategic Plan.

📅Saturday, May 10th 10:00AM

Matt Cosgrove River's Edge Discovery Center

Family Bowling Night

Join us for some Un'BOWL'ievable Family Fun! Don't gutter-ball your opportunity for a free 1-hour of bowling🎳 and pizza🍕! Lanes are first come first serve with 3 arrival times.

📅Wednesday, May 14th

*4:45PM, 5:45PM, 6:45PM



Any questions, call Meredith 712-298-6292

Make It OK Day

Come join us and many local mental health resources to show your support for reducing the mental health stigma. The event is part of an ongoing effort to reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health in our community and provide resources to the community. 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

Food Entrepreneurs Best Practices

Learn the guidelines, food safety practices, and scientific principles for home food businesses at the Webster County ISU Extension and Outreach workshop! Hands-on activities included.

📅May 20th 5:30PM-7:30PM

Webster County Extension Office

822 Central Ave

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Visit Fort Dodge Invites You

Visit Fort Dodge invites you to its annual Visitor Vision program featuring Stephanie Neppl from the Iowa Tourism Office. Stephanie will be highlighting how local visitor serving businesses and events can utilize Travel Iowa’s resources to promote themselves to attract potential visitors.



📅Wednesday, May 21st

12PM-1PM

Growth Alliance Community Room

RSVP by May 15th

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

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

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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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

Register Here

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



For a list of all events,

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Childcare Discovery Kids Fest Booth Setup Opportunities

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

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.

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.

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Driven to Serve at Kemna Auto with Kimberly Dooley

Kimberly Dooley is the sales manager at Kemna Auto in Fort Dodge, Iowa. We discuss how Kemna is changing with the auto industry, Kemna Auto's emphasis on family and community, electric vehicles, supporting local events, Kimberly's favorite car(s), and more!

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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