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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T163000
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SUMMARY:YWCA Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in celebrating. The YWCA has been providing services to Iowa for the last 112 years\, transitioning into substance use in 2013. Since then\, they have been working to bring recovery\, safety and understanding for women and men seeking recovery from drugs and alcohol. They are celebrating National Recovery Month by expanding services to the community. The YWCA opened their new outpatient location on 7/1/26\, allowing them to provide a private atmosphere for their outpatient clients. \n https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/ywca-ribbon-cutting-1911896?sourceTypeId=Hub
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us in celebrating. The YWCA has been providing services to Iowa for the last 112 years\, transitioning into substance use in 2013. Since then\, they have been working to bring recovery\, safety and understanding for women and men seeking recovery from drugs and alcohol. They are celebrating National Recovery Month by expanding services to the community. The YWCA opened their new outpatient location on 7/1/26\, allowing them to provide a private atmosphere for their outpatient clients.
https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/ywca-ribbon-cutting-1911896?sourceTypeId=Hub
LOCATION:148 N 9th St Fort Dodge 50501
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URL:https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/ywca-ribbon-cutting-1911896?sourceTypeId=Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T130000
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SUMMARY:Member Meet & Eat Q4 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for registering for our Member Meet & Eat. We look forward to seeing you on September 29\, 2026\, at 12:00 pm\, in the Triton Cafe Board Room. Our special guest will be Dr. Jesse Ulrich\, president of Iowa Central Community College. \n https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/member-meet-eat-q4-2026-1528782?sourceTypeId=Hub
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thank you for registering for our Member Meet &\; Eat. \;We look forward to seeing you on September 29\, 2026\, at 12:00 pm\, in the Triton Cafe Board Room. Our special guest will be Dr. Jesse Ulrich\, president of Iowa Central Community College. \;
https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/member-meet-eat-q4-2026-1528782?sourceTypeId=Hub
LOCATION:1 Triton Circle Fort Dodge IA 50501
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SEQUENCE:3
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URL:https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/member-meet-eat-q4-2026-1528782?sourceTypeId=Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T190000
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SUMMARY:Local & State Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of civic engagement as we welcome local and state candidates running for office. This is your chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our region\, learn about their vision\, and ask questions that matter to you. \n https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/local-state-candidate-forum-1891958?sourceTypeId=Hub
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an evening of civic engagement as we welcome local and state candidates running for office. This is your chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent our region\, learn about their vision\, and ask questions that matter to you.
https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/local-state-candidate-forum-1891958?sourceTypeId=Hub
LOCATION:1 Triton Circle BioScience & Health Science (BHS) Building Fort Dodge IA 50501
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URL:https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/local-state-candidate-forum-1891958?sourceTypeId=Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T170000
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SUMMARY:Obria Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Obria Medical Clinics in Fort Dodge! Obria provides compassionate\, affordable\, and comprehensive reproductive healthcare for women and families\, including pregnancy testing\, ultrasounds\, prenatal support\, STD testing and treatment\, and wellness services in a caring and confidential environment. Our mission is to empower individuals with quality healthcare\, trusted information\, and personalized support every step of the way. Come tour our new clinic\, meet our team\, and learn how Obria is serving the Fort Dodge community. \n https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/obria-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-1852519?sourceTypeId=Hub
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Obria Medical Clinics in Fort Dodge! Obria provides compassionate\, affordable\, and comprehensive reproductive healthcare for women and families\, including pregnancy testing\, ultrasounds\, prenatal support\, STD testing and treatment\, and wellness services in a caring and confidential environment. Our mission is to empower individuals with quality healthcare\, trusted information\, and personalized support every step of the way. Come tour our new clinic\, meet our team\, and learn how Obria is serving the Fort Dodge community.
https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/obria-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-1852519?sourceTypeId=Hub
LOCATION:3 N 17th St Suite Fort Dodge 50501
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URL:https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/obria-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-1852519?sourceTypeId=Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T183000
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SUMMARY:Daybreak Rotary Chili Supper
DESCRIPTION:Daybreak Rotary Bowl of Chili & Jumbo Cinnamon Roll Supper\nDrive Thru Only Tickets $10 Pre-sale\nTickets available by calling 515-570-8936\nDay of ticket sales are limited to supply available \n https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/daybreak-rotary-chili-supper-1904741?sourceTypeId=Hub
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Daybreak Rotary Bowl of Chili & Jumbo Cinnamon Roll Supper\nDrive Thru Only Tickets $10 Pre-sale\nTickets available by calling 515-570-8936\nDay of ticket sales are limited to supply available
https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/daybreak-rotary-chili-supper-1904741?sourceTypeId=Hub
LOCATION:1111 5th Avenue North Fort Dodge IA 50501
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URL:https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/daybreak-rotary-chili-supper-1904741?sourceTypeId=Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000
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SUMMARY:Leading Ladies Q3 2026
DESCRIPTION:REAL STORIES. REAL LEADERSHIP. REAL SUCCESSFUL WOMEN.Some of the best career advice you'll ever get comes from someone a few steps ahead of you. This session of Leading Ladies puts five of them in one room.Join us over lunch as our panel of local leaders talks about building a career\, leading a team\, running a business\, and finding balance in the middle of it all. This is an open\, honest conversationMeet the panel:Andrea Oswald\, ARNP Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner specializing in functional\, preventive\, and longevity medicine\, with nearly 20 years of clinical experience.Erin Strawn President of the Iowa Center for Economic Success\, where she leads Iowa's only SBA Women's Business Center and a U.S. Treasury-certified CDFI loan fund.Dr. Jesseka Kaldenberg-Leppert\, DPM Co-owner of Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa\, reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon\, and Director of the Fit Feet Program for Special Olympics Iowa.Baileigh Ashbrook Co-founder\, COO\, and licensed Financial Advisor at Full Swing Financial Planning\, and co-host of the How to Money with Cole & Baileigh podcast.Abby Stromberg Owner of Stella's Coffee Shop. A Fort Dodge native\, Abby launched Stella's in 2020 from a 1968 vintage camper and grew it into a brick-and-mortar destination for exceptional food\, creative coffee\, and curated goods by January 2023.Whether you're just starting out\, stepping into leadership\, or building something of your own\, you'll leave with practical insights and a stronger network.All women are welcome.When: Thursday\, September 24\, 2026 | 12:00 1:00 p.m.\nWhere: Iowa Central Community College BHS Auditorium\nCost: $25 Members | $35 Non-Members (lunch included)\nThank you for registering for Leading Ladies of Fort Dodge. See you on September 24th! \n https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/leading-ladies-q3-2026-1528775?sourceTypeId=Hub
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:REAL STORIES. REAL LEADERSHIP. REAL SUCCESSFUL WOMEN.
Some of the best career advice you'\;ll ever get comes from someone a few steps ahead of you. This session of Leading Ladies puts five of them in one room.
Join us over lunch as our panel of local leaders talks about building a career\, leading a team\, running a business\, and finding balance in the middle of it all. This is an open\, honest conversation
Meet the panel:
Andrea Oswald\, ARNP &mdash\; Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner specializing in functional\, preventive\, and longevity medicine\, with nearly 20 years of clinical experience.
Erin Strawn &mdash\; President of the Iowa Center for Economic Success\, where she leads Iowa'\;s only SBA Women'\;s Business Center and a U.S. Treasury-certified CDFI loan fund.
Dr. Jesseka Kaldenberg-Leppert\, DPM &mdash\; Co-owner of Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa\, reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon\, and Director of the Fit Feet Program for Special Olympics Iowa.
Baileigh Ashbrook &mdash\; Co-founder\, COO\, and licensed Financial Advisor at Full Swing Financial Planning\, and co-host of the How to Money with Cole &\; Baileigh podcast.
Abby Stromberg &mdash\; Owner of Stella'\;s Coffee Shop. A Fort Dodge native\, Abby launched Stella'\;s in 2020 from a 1968 vintage camper and grew it into a brick-and-mortar destination for exceptional food\, creative coffee\, and curated goods by January 2023.
Whether you'\;re just starting out\, stepping into leadership\, or building something of your own\, you'\;ll leave with practical insights and a stronger network.
All women are welcome.
When: Thursday\, September 24\, 2026 | 12:00 &ndash\; 1:00 p.m.
Where: Iowa Central Community College &mdash\; BHS Auditorium
Cost: \;$25 Members | $35 Non-Members (lunch included)
\nThank you for registering for Leading Ladies of Fort Dodge. See you on September 24th!
https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/leading-ladies-q3-2026-1528775?sourceTypeId=Hub
LOCATION:Fort Dodge IA 50501
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URL:https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/leading-ladies-q3-2026-1528775?sourceTypeId=Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T100000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connect Q4 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity for our members to network with other members while enjoying a morning cup of "Joe". \n https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/coffee-connect-q4-2026-1528791?sourceTypeId=Hub
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This is an opportunity for our members to network with other members while enjoying a morning cup of "\;Joe"\;.
https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/coffee-connect-q4-2026-1528791?sourceTypeId=Hub
LOCATION:24 N 9th St STE A Fort Dodge IA 50501
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URL:https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/coffee-connect-q4-2026-1528791?sourceTypeId=Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T130000
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SUMMARY:Leading Ladies Q4 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch and networking. The cost is $25 for members and $35 for non members. Lunch is included.\nThank you for registering for Leading Ladies of Fort Dodge. See you on December 3rd. \n https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/leading-ladies-q4-2026-1528785?sourceTypeId=Hub
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for lunch and networking. The cost is $25 for members and $35 for non members. Lunch is included.\nThank you for registering for Leading Ladies of Fort Dodge. See you on December 3rd.
https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/leading-ladies-q4-2026-1528785?sourceTypeId=Hub
LOCATION:Fort Dodge IA 50501
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URL:https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/leading-ladies-q4-2026-1528785?sourceTypeId=Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T163000
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SUMMARY:Are you Ready for Quickbooks?
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are already in QuickBooks or still deciding\, this one-hour session covers what it does well\, what it will not do\, and what to have in place first. You will leave with a better understanding on whether to set QuickBooks up\, keep what you have\, or hand it off.\n\nBring your smartphone. You will use it for an interactive quiz. Nothing to study for. \n https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/are-you-ready-for-quickbooks-1903731?sourceTypeId=Hub
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Whether you are already in QuickBooks or still deciding\, this one-hour session covers what it does well\, what it will not do\, and what to have in place first. You will leave with a better understanding on whether to set QuickBooks up\, keep what you have\, or hand it off.\n\nBring your smartphone. You will use it for an interactive quiz. Nothing to study for.
https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/are-you-ready-for-quickbooks-1903731?sourceTypeId=Hub
LOCATION:24 N 9th St Fort Dodge IA 50501
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URL:https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/are-you-ready-for-quickbooks-1903731?sourceTypeId=Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T170000
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SUMMARY:Stump's Snow & Mow + Gather & Graze Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration for new members\, Stump's Snow & Mow and Gather & Graze. Stump's Snow & Mow has proudly served the community since 1985\, providing dependable lawn care\, landscaping\, and snow removal services for residential and commercial properties. Services include lawn treatments\, mowing\, landscaping\, rock removal\, seasonal cleanup\, snow removal\, and more. With decades of experience\, Stump's Snow & Mow is committed to keeping properties looking their best year-round. Community involvement is also a big part of what Stumps Snow & Mow stands for. Stumpy enjoys supporting local organizations\, helping area charities\, and finding ways to give back to the community that has supported the business for so many years. Gather & Graze is a Fort Dodge-based small business specializing in handcrafted cookies\, dessert bars\, sweet treats\, and custom dessert offerings. From corporate events and community gatherings to birthdays\, graduations\, holidays\, and special occasions\, our goal is to create delicious products that bring people together. We take pride in creative flavors\, quality products\, and personalized service. In addition to our dessert offerings\, Gather & Graze also provides custom dessert setups\, charcuterie boards\, grazing tables\, and individual charcuterie cups tailored to each event. \n https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/stump-s-snow-mow-gather-graze-ribbon-cutting-1888737?sourceTypeId=Hub
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration for new members\, Stump'\;s Snow &\; Mow and Gather &\; Graze. Stump'\;s Snow &\; Mow has proudly served the community since 1985\, providing dependable lawn care\, landscaping\, and snow removal services for residential and commercial properties. Services include lawn treatments\, mowing\, landscaping\, rock removal\, seasonal cleanup\, snow removal\, and more. With decades of experience\, Stump'\;s Snow &\; Mow is committed to keeping properties looking their best year-round. Community involvement is also a big part of what Stumps Snow &\; Mow stands for. Stumpy enjoys supporting local organizations\, helping area charities\, and finding ways to give back to the community that has supported the business for so many years. Gather &\; Graze is a Fort Dodge-based small business specializing in handcrafted cookies\, dessert bars\, sweet treats\, and custom dessert offerings. From corporate events and community gatherings to birthdays\, graduations\, holidays\, and special occasions\, our goal is to create delicious products that bring people together. We take pride in creative flavors\, quality products\, and personalized service. In addition to our dessert offerings\, Gather &\; Graze also provides custom dessert setups\, charcuterie boards\, grazing tables\, and individual charcuterie cups tailored to each event.
https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/stump-s-snow-mow-gather-graze-ribbon-cutting-1888737?sourceTypeId=Hub
LOCATION:3232 1ST AVE SOUTH Fort Dodge 50501
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URL:https://greaterfortdodgegrowthalliance.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/stump-s-snow-mow-gather-graze-ribbon-cutting-1888737?sourceTypeId=Hub
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