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October 24, 2024

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Happy Thursday!


Join us for one of our informative sessions on October 29th to learn how the Fort Dodge Small Business Task Force is supporting the growth and success of local small businesses. These sessions will provide valuable information about the resources available to help businesses get started, grow, and thrive in our community. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or a small business owner looking for support, this is a great opportunity to connect with local experts and discover the tools at your disposal. Both sessions will be held in the Community Room at the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, with a morning session at 7:30 AM and an afternoon session at 5:00 PM. Register now to reserve your spot here.


Astra Ferris, IOM

Chief Executive Officer

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Friday, November 1st



Monday, November 11th



Tuesday, November 12th

Our ribbon cuttings are open to the public, and we

invite everyone to join us in celebrating the growth

 and success of our businesses.

*Please note:

Going Forward, community events will only be posted 2 weeks before the date. Events can be posted to our community calendar at any time.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

National Prescription Medication Takeback


Pharmaceutical drugs can be just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a doctors supervision. Bring your unused or expired prescription medications for them to be disposed of properly.


Saturday, October 26th from 10:00AM-12:00PM

at Daniel Pharmacy

Northland Travel Show


It's that time of year again! Plan to join us for our Northland Travel Fall Travel Shows! ✈️

Enjoy meeting up with fellow travelers as you hear about all of the Northland Travel Group Tours destination in 2025! Visit, ask questions, and get to know our hosts.

Dream where 2025 can take you!


📅Wednesday, October 31st starting at 2:00PM

Friendship Haven


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Sock Hop


Come "Dance Your Socks Off" 🧦a 1950's style Sock Hop with live music by 🎶Rickie Lee & the Fabulous 50's. This lively Rock & Roll Band from Des Moines will perform hits by Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Ritchie Valens, Ricky Nelson, The Beatles & More


Starlight Event Center- 1518 3rd Ave NW

📅Friday, November 1st

Doors open at 6:30


Tickets Here

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

A Night for LifeWorks


LifeWorks Community Services serves over 175 people with disabilities in Fort Dodge, Humboldt, and surrounding communities. The LifeWorks Charitable Foundation hosts a FUNdraiser annually that includes a silent auction, dinner, a testimonial speaker (Jennifer Sumpter this year with Webster County Public Health!), and a show in the style of America’s Got Talent 


The Cardiff Center at Fort Frenzy

📅Thursday, November 7th

Social Hour Starts at 5:00PM


Silent Auction here


Tickets Here

STEAM Fest


Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math! Event is grades K-6 and open to the public.



Iowa Central- Career Education Building

📅Thursday, November 7th

4:00PM-7:00PM

Trivia Night


Come support Meals On Wheels with a Trivia Night. And a live and silent auction to follow.


Laramar Ballroom

📅Saturday, November 9th

Doors open at 6:00PM


Register Here

Laramar Ballroom Events


📅Saturday, November 2nd- Eli Alger


📅Friday, November 8th- Clay Clear Band


📅Saturday, November 9th- Meals on Wheels Trivia Night


More Events


For a list of all events,

click here.

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MEMBER TO MEMBER

Fort Dodge Finalist in Iowa Mural Contest


Exciting news! Fort Dodge has been selected as a finalist!

Fort Dodge is celebrating our vibrant community spirit through the Iowan's Create Community Mural Contest!

The winning community will receive a custom, hand-painted mural designed by a talented Iowa artist- bringing even more beauty and personality to our streets!


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Zen on the Move - Traveling Massage with Wandering Wellness


Elisa Bohn is a Licensed Massage Therapist who specializes in multiple techniques. We discuss how she started Wandering Wellness Mobile Massage, how she became a traveling masseuse, her time in the hospitality industry, being trained by professionals worldwide, the different services she offers, and more.

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A huge thank you to all our customers for an amazing year, and to Kemna Auto for the great venue. Looking forward to seeing you all next year.

Holly Jolly Christmas Tree Project


With the holidays again quickly approaching, and the success of our project last year, we have decided that we will be doing The Holly Jolly Christmas Tree Project FD Edition Year 2024! Last year, we were successfully able to provide 72 FULL Christmas tree kits to families in our community! WOW!! What a success!!!

This year, we are going to be working with individuals in Spencer Iowa who were impacted by the flood and work on donating a portion of our tree kits to the elementary schools in that area that know of families who lost everything in the flood to hopefully bring some Christmas cheer to those little people!!


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