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Happy Wednesday, Growth Alliance Members!
We’ve got exciting things happening across our community, and I don’t want you to miss a moment of the momentum!
Today at 4:30 PM, we’ll be celebrating an incredible milestone: Friendship Haven’s 75th anniversary! We’re so proud to honor this longtime pillar of care, purpose, and community. And the celebration doesn’t stop there—Legacy Night is this Friday, June 27, from 7–10 PM on the Friendship Haven campus! Enjoy dueling pianos, a dessert bar, drinks, raffle prizes, and a grand fireworks finale. It’s festive. It’s fun. It’s the highlight of a weeklong celebration you’ll be glad you were part of.
Next up—don’t miss this quarter’s Leading Ladies event: Owning It: The Momentum is in the Mess. We’re gathering Tuesday, July 1, to hear from the incredible Afton Holt, who will share a candid, empowering story that speaks to every woman navigating leadership, growth, and life’s beautiful chaos. Come as you are—leave with clarity, courage, and connections.
And mark your calendar for Coffee & Connect on July 15! Stop in anytime between 8:30 and 10 AM for light treats, local coffee, and conversations that matter. No agenda. No pressure. Just people you’ll be glad you met (and maybe your new favorite pastry).
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Astra Ferris
Astra Ferris, IOM
Chief Executive Officer
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New episode dropped today, take a listen:
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Lunch On Central
Lunch on Central is back!
📅Friday, June 27 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Menu:
Pork burger or tenderloin
Pasta salad
Potato chips
Bottled water
COST: $8.00
Desserts for purchase by Kosovo Exchange.
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Guitar & Grill Out
Join us at The Community Orchard for a night of great food, cold drinks and live music ft. Spencer Suchan. Seating provided. Meal cost is $12 per person.
📅Saturday, June 28th 6PM-9PM
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Webster County Crime Stoppers Golf Outing
Please join us for an exciting and impactful event—our upcoming Taking a Swing Against Crime Golf Outing, in support of the Webster County Camera Project.
This initiative aims to enhance public safety by installing strategically placed security cameras throughout Webster County.
These cameras will serve as valuable tools for local law enforcement in preventing and solving crimes, helping to create a safer environment for everyone in our community.
To make this vision a reality, we’re hosting a fun-filled day of golf and community involvement—and we’re asking for your support as a participant or sponsor.
📅Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
🕛Time: 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
📍Location: Fort Dodge Country Club
⛳Format: 4-Person Best Ball
💵Entry Fee: $75/golfer or $300/team
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Fort Dodge Area Symphony Summer Strings
Area music festival, Grab your lawn chairs and join us for a fun afternoon. Fort Dodge Symphony Summer Strings will begin playing at 1:00 pm, followed by Spencer Suchan. Free will donation
*food and beverage stands will be available.
📅Sunday, June 29th starting at 1PM
📍Gowrie City Park
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19th Annual Fun Run Angel Ride
Join us for the 19th Annual Angel Ride to "Save the Ta Tas"
📅Saturday, July 12th
🕛Registration 9AM-11AM
📍Amigo's Fort Dodge
*$20/person
Party Bus Available
Silent Auction all day
Live Auction starts 6PM
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Brunch with Bickford
Come have brunch with us! We at Bickford Assisted Living invite you to brunch!
📅Wednesday, July 16th 1PM-3PM
📍Bickford of Fort Dodge 1536 20th Ave N
RSVP: Family Advocate Mercedes Anderson
515-571-5492
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Webster County Fair Entries
Open Quilt Show
📅July 16th-19th
Entry form and rules can be found on the Webster County Fair website.
Drop off quilts and entry form at Tillie's Quilts
📅Entry Deadline is Friday June 27th by 4PM
Open Photography Call
Enjoy taking photos? Would you like to have them displayed at the fair? All skill levels welcome! Submit your photos to the open photography class during the 2025 County Fair. Will be displayed July 16th-July 20th.
📅Submissions will be accepted in person between June 20th-July 3rd.
Bring your mounted or matted photos to the Webster County Extension Office.
Each entry $1
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Tee'd Off Against Violence
Join us for our 9th Annual Tee'd Off Against Violence Golf Tournament. Benefits the Homicide and other violent crimes program. 4 person Best Ball tournament. Get your team registered today! $300 Team entry, shirt sizes are needed by July 1st.
📅August 2nd, 2025 9:00AM
📍Fort Dodge Country Club
Call Jamie for questions 515-269-0016
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Red, White, & Blue Mattress Sale
Catch some serious ZZZs and sizzling savings!
Don’t miss Mikos & Matt’s Red, White & Blue Mattress Sale—with queen mattresses starting as low as $429, 12 month interest-free financing, and full-service delivery. Hurry—these deals won’t last long!
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Simplify Customer Reviews With Google's New QR Code Feature
Last month, Google introduced a new feature allowing businesses to share QR codes with customers, enabling them to leave reviews via Google Search and Google Maps quickly.
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Social Media, Influencers, and Finances: Vetting the "Finfluencers"
Baileigh and Cole discuss the good and the bad of social media "finfluencers", how to properly vet financial advice online, and review advice they've overheard online.On today's episode: ⚖️ Finding Advice That Applies to You 💰 Deciphering Who the Advice Pertains to 🛑 Not Buying Into Sales Pitches ⚾️ Cal Ripken Jr.'s Streak 🏀 WNBA Discussion At Full Swing Financial Planning, we are here to empower you to take control of your plan, your way, for your financial future!
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Our Family Homestead
Our Family Homestead will be at the Fort Dodge Farmers Market! Stop out and see us, we have now peaches and homemade caramel!
📅Wednesday Afternoons: 1PM-5:30PM
Saturday Mornings: 9AM-1PM
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The Sky's the Limit: Fort Dodge's Gateway to the World
Rhonda Chambers and Sarah Rustvold join us from the Fort Dodge Regional Airport to discuss the importance of having a local airport, commercial air service, essential air service, why people travel to Fort Dodge to fly around the world, and more!
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Fort Dodge Farmers Market
📍We are located in the same location, across the street east of Kemna Auto or just north of the Graham Collision Building.
📅Wednesday Afternoons: 1PM-5:30PM
Saturday Mornings: 9AM-1PM
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Celebrating 75 Years of Friendship Haven: Stories, Service, and Community
Jen Lane (Director of Engagement) and Julie Thorson (President/CEO) of Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, Iowa, stop by this week. We discuss the history of Friendship Haven, continuing the traditions Friendship Haven was founded on, remodeling and rebuilding their campus, their upcoming 75th anniversary, upcoming events for the public to attend, and more!
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Thriving Through Change
🚀 Thrive Through Change – Short Course for Only $75!
Tuition: $75
Date: Thursday, August 6th, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Webster City Center
Change is constant—learn how to thrive through it!
Join our one-hour professional development session, "Thriving Through Change," and gain practical strategies to navigate and lead transformation in any organization.
Topics include:
✔️ The Impact of Organizational Change
✔️ Overcoming Resistance to Change
✔️ Planning & Executing Successful Transformations
This dynamic course is perfect for professionals across all industries looking to strengthen their change leadership skills.
Seats are limited!
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