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

Virtual Reality Career Exploration

Have you ever wondered wanted to try out different types of jobs to see if it is something you might be interested in? Now you can through virtual simulation. There is no cost to try this out, so stop in and see us. If interested in a certain career and need training, then we have program staff available to discuss what options are available to help support you while you get training

📅Tuesday, May 20th 10:00AM-2:00PM

📍IowaWorks- 3 Triton Circle

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

Register Here

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

Iowa State University Online Parenting Workshops

The Science of Parenting is offering workshops in June focusing on using research-based information to fit each family’s own reality. There is no cost for participants to attend. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and class materials. For more information on workshop topics and to register:

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Iowa Central Basketball Kids Camp

Youth camp is designed to help teach the game while having fun on the basketball floor. Work with the Iowa Central men's basketball staff and current players to enhance your game. Camp will be held located inside Hodges Fieldhouse.

Camps are designed to emphasize fundamental play in conjunction with games. We expose campers to the following fundamentals during the week: dribbling, passing, shooting, individual moves, and team concepts. In addition to the fundamentals being taught we offer 5 on 5 games, 4 on 4 games, 3 on 3 games and individual skill contests.

🧑🏼‍🎓Boys & Girls K-8th Grade

📅June 3rd: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

June 4th: 9:00am - 12:00pm

June 5th: 9:00am- 12:00pm

June 6th: 9:00am - 12:00pm

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

20th Annual Trinity Golf Classic

Mark your calendars! 📅 Our 20th Annual Trinity Golf Classic (formerly Swing for a Cure) is on Friday, June 6. Grab your friends, colleagues and family for a fun day on the green⛳ All proceeds in 2025 will support the Trinity Surgery Expansion and Renovation Project.

📅Friday, June 6th 12:00PM

📍Fort Dodge Country Club

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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



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Top Ten Budgeting Mistakes Everyone Makes

Kole, Cole, and Baileigh weigh in on the top ten budgeting mistakes that everyone makes.

On today's episode:

🏃🏼‍♂️Recapping the 5k/1k Event

💵Budgeting Mistakes That Can Cost Thousands

🤑The Top Overspending Categories

⚖️How to Help Make a Budget Stick

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.

Grapes, Growth, & Fort Dodge Flavor: Cheers to Soldier Creek Winery

Anne Zwink is the General Manager and Winemaker at Soldier Creek Winery in Fort Dodge, Iowa. We discuss how Soldier Creek Winery came to be, the winemaking process, the variety of events there, and much more!

Building Community Through Creativity: The Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association's Story

Shelly Bottorff is the Executive Director for the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association. We discuss how the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association came to be, how it has evolved over the years, how the arts impact the local community, the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association's podcast, FD TEA, how people can contribute to the FDFAA's cause, 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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WHY SEO IS STILL IMPORTANT IN AN AI-DRIVEN WORLD

 As AI transforms the digital landscape, businesses may wonder if SEO is still relevant. The truth is, SEO is more important than ever. While AI enhances search, it still relies on well-optimized websites for information. This article explores why SEO remains crucial and how we help businesses adapt and thrive in an AI-driven world. #SEO #AI #digitalmarketing