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March 19th, 2025

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CEO's Corner

Greetings, everyone!

I hope you're all staying warm and safe during this winter weather!!

I’m excited to announce the launch of The Alliance Connection, a chance to spotlight the businesses, leaders, and collaboration that drive economic growth in Fort Dodge and Webster County Region.

A special thank you to Spin Markket for their expert production, Buena Vista University for their generous sponsorship, and Becker Florist for enhancing our recording space. The Alliance Connection will extend the reach of our Business Connection Magazine and other key initiatives, engaging new audiences and strengthening our business community.

Stay tuned—there’s much more to come! Watch the full first episode below:

Astra Ferris

Astra Ferris, IOM

Chief Executive Officer

Image of Dawn Larson Episode 1 of The Alliance Connection

ALLIANCE UPDATES

Member Benefit

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Our ribbon cuttings are open to the public!

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Grapevine Pruning Workshop

ISU Extension offering a Grapevine Pruning Workshop! Pruning the grapevine is an essential annual task to ensure balanced vine growth. This session is open to both commercial and backyard growers.

📅Tuesday, March 25th 10:00AM-1:00PM

RSVP

Tree Care

Tree care from root to canopy virtual sessions with Dr. Jeff Iles. Thursday evenings at 6:00PM.

📅March 27th. -April 26th

Fruit Tree Pruning

Join Dr. Suzanne Slack for this hands on workshop designed to teach proper pruning techniques for fruit trees.

Humboldt Class

Fort Dodge Class

Online Undergraduate Programs

Iowa Central Community College

Get registered for the ICCC Career Fair!

📅March 19th 10:00AM-1:00PM

Kiwanis Pancake Day

Let's indulge in a good cause! All the Sausage and Pancakes you can eat! Show your support, all money raised during this even goes back to this community and our local children.

Community Christian School Gym

📅Saturday, March 22nd

7:00AM-11:00AM

Leadership Iowa Regional Event

Leadership Iowa (LI) northwest Iowa area alumni are excited to host alumni, ABI members, and guests for an insightful afternoon in Fort Dodge, Iowa! Attendees may register for one or multiple opportunities included in the afternoon.

Rivers Edge Discovery Center

📅March 27th 2:30PM

RSVP

Spring Into Spring At Camp Wanoki

Come join the fun at Camp Wanoki with us!

📅Saturday, March 29th 10:00AM-2:00PM

Home & Garden Show

It's Back!!

Annual Home🏡 and Garden Show🌷 is back better than ever! Warmer weather is right around the corner and buyers are planning their Spring home projects. If you sell something or have a service to provide this is the show you need to be at 2025 Home & Garden Show.

ICCC Career & Education Building

📅April 12th 8AM-4PM

April 13th 9AM-2PM

The Full Swing Forward 5K

Get ready to move forward and give back! This exciting event will raise funds for Fort Dodge Junior Golf and Children & Families of Iowa supporting local youth programs.

How to Participate:

Walk, jog, or run – all ages and skill levels are welcome!

1K for Kids | 5K for Adults

📅Date: Sunday, April 13th, 2025

📌Location: Fort Dodge Country Club

👟Running Starts: 9:00 AM,

Open registration 8AM

For a list of all events,

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MEMBER TO MEMBER

Developing Athletes On and Off the Field: Inside ICCC Football

Iowa Central Community College Head Football Coach Jesse Montalto stops by to discuss his coaching history, Iowa Central's novel approach to JUCO athletics, how NIL deals have changed the game for college athletes, and much more!

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Fort Dodge Fiber: Connecting Our Community to the Future

Jeremy Pearson and Rachel Rowe of Fort Dodge Fiber stop by to talk about the benefits of fiber internet, why Fort Dodge decided to set up a municipal internet service, the importance of customer service, educating customers on their services, and more!

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Iowa Central Community College Upcoming Courses