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Concert features ISU guest soloist

July 22, 2012 Tonight’s performance of the Karl L. King Municipal Band will feature guest soloist Dr. Michael Golemo from Ames. The free concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Karl L. King Bandshell in Oleson Park. more »»

Bringing on the blues — and more

July 15, 2012 All shades of blues will be featured under the trees this year, from New Orleans accordion to powerful Texas rock-blues guitar. more »»

In Laurens, it’s time to drink in summer

July 15, 2012 LAURENS — For the fifth year, Laurens will celebrate a traditional drink of its sister city of Laurens, France. The annual Wine Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. more »»

Livermore Daze to start Saturday

July 15, 2012 LIVERMORE — The annual Livermore Daze celebration will be Saturday and July 22. New this year will be a chicken supper Saturday by the Sons of the American Legion. more »»

Glover will be guest conductor at King concert

July 15, 2012 The Sunday night concerts at Oleson Park in Fort Dodge by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will continue at 7:30 p.m. today at the Karl L. King Bandshell. more »»

Angel Ride will be Saturday

July 8, 2012 Even in a crowd of more than 500 bikers, Tracy Newman is likely to stand out with her bright pink motorcycle and matching leather gear. more »»

Old-time tunes to fill the air

July 8, 2012 STRATFORD — Traditional music from an earlier time will be featured this weekend in Stratford. more »»

Faux nuns need funds in ‘Cheating Cheaters’

July 8, 2012 When two middle-aged sisters are faced with the responsibility of looking after their orphaned teenage niece, they do what anyone — or at least what they think anyone — would do, by taking to the... more »»

King Band features guest soloist Klee

July 8, 2012 The Karl L. King Municipal Band continues its Sunday evening concert series today at 7:30 p.m. at the bandshell in Oleson Park. Starting at 6:30 p.. more »»

Browsing beautiful backyards

July 1, 2012 Visitors to Karen Johnson’s garden might feel as though they’ve stepped into Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. more »»

Area communities set holiday celebrations

July 1, 2012 By JOE?SUTTER lifestyle@messengernews.net Area communities are preparing to celebrate Independence Day this week with the traditional parades and fireworks. In Gowrie, the celebration began Saturday. more »»

King Band celebrates the Fourth of July

July 1, 2012 The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will celebrate the July Fourth holiday a little early with a special patriotic concert today. This concert will be held at the Karl L. more »»

Firecracker 40: 300 people expected to join in

June 24, 2012 GOWRIE — Fireworks, a carnival, and a parade are all traditional July 4 festivities. But in Gowrie, so is a 40-mile bike ride. more »»

Gowrie’s population swells for Fourth of July celebration

June 24, 2012 Gayle Redman is the parade coordinator for Gowrie’s July 4 celebration. “(The Fourth) has become our big town celebration every year,” she said. more »»

Rhea is guest conductor for King Band concert

June 24, 2012 Today’s concert by the Karl L. King Municipal Band will highlight music from many different eras and styles, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Karl L. King Bandshell at Oleson Park in Fort Dodge. more »»

Fire Safety House will be in Churdan

June 24, 2012 CHURDAN — The Churdan Fire Department is bringing the Blank Children’s Hospital Fire Safety House to Churdan from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. more »»

Celebrate, remember, fight back

June 17, 2012 Susan Ahlers Leman and Shelly Sanford, honorary survivors for this year’s Relay for Life, illustrate why it’s called a rela. more »»

Manson Greater Crater Days to begin

June 17, 2012 MANSON — Old favorites and new attractions will entertain the crowds at Manson’s annual Greater Crater Days celebration, which begins Friday and runs through June 2. more »»

Blanden Museum turns 80

June 17, 2012 The Blanden Memorial Art Museum will celebrate 80 years of bringing free exhibitions to Fort Dodge. The festivities will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 920 Third Ave. . more »»

Tiny dancers: Girls go to nationals

June 17, 2012 Some little girls just love to dance. more »»

 
 

 

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