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Greetings Growth Alliance Members,
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Nestlé Purina’s U.S. headquarters in St. Louis—and it was an energizing reminder of the value in long-term partnerships. From touring their campus to meeting with leadership, it’s clear Fort Dodge is on the radar, and the momentum we’re building matters.
Speaking of momentum, our Annual Golf Outing is just around the corner! If you haven’t joined us before, this is the year.
A four-person team is $600 and includes 18 holes, cart rentals, and a full day of networking, fun, and maybe a little friendly competition. Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait, Register Today!
And good news—we’ve made submitting events and flyers to our weekly newsletter even easier with a new form.
Reminder: submissions are due by noon on Tuesdays.
Let’s keep showing up, teeing up, and moving the Fort Dodge region forward—together!
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Astra Ferris
Astra Ferris, IOM
Chief Executive Officer
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Summer Art Series
You don't want to miss our new art series!🎨 Learn from the very talented Deidra Miller-Clay (Fort Dodge Senior High art instructor), as she leads participants through different art mediums.
All class sessions begin at 10AM
📍Matt Cosgrove River's Edge Discovery Center
Sign up today Here
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Fort Dodge Ford Toyota/ Ja-Mar Cruise
Bring your friends and family and join us for the LAST Cruise Night of 2025! As always, we're moving out ALL of our new inventory for another awesome night! All makes and all models are welcome!
📅 Friday August 1st
5:00PM - 8:00 PM
📍Fort Dodge Ford Toyota
🥛Food & Drinks
🎶Music provided by Mojo Productions!
🚗Plenty of beautiful cars, trucks & motorcycles!
We are honored to have the opportunity to carry on this tradition with our community! This is a family friendly, outdoor activity and we invite EVERYONE to join us!
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Back Of The Barn Sale
Shop the Back of the Barn Sale at the Community Orchard! 60% off regular priced items in the back of the barn!
📅August 1st-10th
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7th Annual Flower Festival
Bigger and beautiful as ever! This year you will be stepping into a breathtaking world of vibrant colors as we have added several rows of wildflowers!! Come out and take in all that nature's beauty has to offer!
Festival runs from 10am to 9pm.
📅Aug 2-3, 9-10, & 16-17
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Garden Academy
Coming September 2025 from the Master Gardeners Program. This updated flexible training is designed for both aspiring Iowa Master Gardener Volunteers and Passionate Iowa Home Gardeners.
Apply now-Aug 15th
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Farmland Leasing Arrangements
Better leases, make better relationships! In this workshop you will gain knowledge in recent survey trends and market outlook, understand how farmland lease is impacted by a farm estate or succession plan and strengthen tenant and landowner communications.
📅Thursday, August 14th
1:30PM-4PM
Webster County Extension
Register Here
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Farm Estate/Succession Planning Workshops
Join this 2 session workshop and learn the Importance of Farm Business Succession Planning Farm Succession Structure Beginning Farmer Tax Credits Working With an Attorney Language of Estate Planning Setting Goals Gift, Estate & Inheritance Taxes Implementing Your Estate Plan.
📅Thursday, August 14th & 21st
Supper starts at 5:30PM
Register Here
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Free Cash Saturday
Come shop with us at our Tax Free-Free Cash Saturday- Children's Shoes and Accessories BOGO 50% off! The first 50 customers receive a mystery card valued up to $100.
📅Saturday, August 2nd
Shoe Sensation Fort Dodge- Corridor Plaza
10AM-8PM
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Back to School Sale Aug. 1st & 2nd at Goodwill of the Great Plains
Goodwill of the Great Plains invites you to shop our Back to School Sale on📅 Friday, Aug. 1st and Saturday, Aug. 2nd. All pants will be $2.99, all shirts will be $1.99 and all kids clothes will be priced at only $.99!
📍The Fort Dodge Goodwill is located at 2735 5th Ave. S. in Fort Dodge.
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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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Back To School Block Party
Community Health Center of Fort Dodge partnering with Upper Des Moines Opportunity is inviting families to the annual Back to School Block Party. This event is par of National Health Center Week, providing essential back to school healthcare services, school supplies, a free meal, and family friendly activities.
📅Tuesday, August 5th
5:00PM-8:00PM
126 N 10th St
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Youth Trap Shoot
Sign up online for this free event highlighting the importance of safety, sportsmanship, and skill development. A morning at the shooting range with participants with a common interest. Come have fun and work on your shooting skills.
Participants 12-18 years old
📅Saturday, August 9th
9:00AM-12:00PM
📍ICCC Trap Range
Register
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Carwash Fundraiser
Join us for Community Christian School's Carwas Fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards the school.
📅Saturday, August 16th
10:00AM-3:00PM
*Free will Donation
📍3126 5th Ave S
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4th Annual Community Leadership Summit
The 4th Annual Community Empowerment & Leadership Summit is a dynamic two-day gathering focused on strengthening Fort Dodge through collaboration, innovation, and practical solutions. Attendees will explore critical topics like gun violence reduction, financial empowerment, inclusive hiring, and conflict de-escalation—led by nationally recognized experts and community advocates. The summit promotes connection across sectors to inspire long-term change, foster unity, and build more resilient neighborhoods. With sessions designed to spark courageous conversations and real-world action, it’s not just an event—it’s a movement.
📅August 19th & 21st
8:30AM-4:30PM
📍One Triton Circle
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Fort Dodge American Legion And Fort Dodge Ford Toyota Partner For August 1st Ja-Mar Cruise Night
The Fort Dodge American Legion Post 130 is proud to announce its partnership with Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota for the upcoming Ja-Mar Cruise Night, scheduled for Friday, August 1st, 2025. This collaboration brings together two pillars of the Fort Dodge community for an evening of classic cars, community spirit, and support for local veterans.
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Educating a Community on a More Mindful Approach to Wellness
The Spin Markket Report Jack Hanson from Sunmed - Fort Dodge stops by to discuss what inspired him to open the store, the various challenges he faces, how he educates the community on the benefits of the products offered, the advantages of the Sunmed brand over other options, and more!
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Is Your Well Well
Webster County participates in the Iowa Private Well Grant Program, a program designed to protect one of Iowa's most valuable resources, our groundwater.
If you rely off a private water well for your primary drinking water and have not had it tested recently, take advantage of this grant program for your FREE well water test.
Complete a Well Test Request form HERE
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Our Family Homestead
Our Family Homestead will be at the Fort Dodge Farmers Market! Stop out and see us, Saturday we will have roasted sweet corn and Mexican sweet corn in a cup!
📅Wednesday Afternoons: 1PM-5:30PM
Saturday Mornings: 9AM-1PM
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Building a Chick-fil-A in Fort Dodge: Leadership, Growth, & Community
The Spin Markket Report Adam Heynen is the owner-operator of the new Chick-fil-A located in Fort Dodge, Iowa. We discuss his career path, the amazing workplace culture at Chick-fil-A, how they prepare and serve all the chicken in-house, community outreach, and more!
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Dan Touney, ARNP Joins The Iowa Specialty- Fort Dodge Clinic
We are excited to welcome Dan Touney, ARNP to our Fort Dodge Clinic! Dan specializes in Family Medicine and is currently accepting new patients!
More Info
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The Key Elements of a Business
Video can do a lot for a business, but not every video works. Some grab attention. Some lose it in the first few seconds. If you’re going to put time and money into creating video content, you want to make sure you’re including the pieces that actually matter.
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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
Come see us!
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Five Financial "Lies" Many People Tell Themselves
How to Money with Kole & Cole The gang's all here this week! We discuss ways individuals convince themselves that their finances are not in order, when in all actuality, those individuals just need to reframe their thought processes.
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Buena Vista University
Interested in earning your Bachelors Degree? You can get your degree online. Apply today! Classes start August 25.
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Diffusing Tense Situations
Identify key triggers and signs of escalating tension in workplace interactions. Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques to manage difficult conversations. Evaluate conflict resolution strategies to determine the most appropriate response in various high-stakes situations.
📍Webster City Campus
📅9/30/2025
2:00PM-4:00PM
📩noncredit@iowacentral.edu
📞515-574-1293
🔗Contact us for more information
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