Shelly and Peter sit down with Roxanne Amhof and Jacob Pedersen of the Fort Dodge Choral Society to talk about their personal journeys with music and live singing, the history and mission of the Choral Society, and the moments that make community-based performance so meaningful. From memorable concerts to the power of singing together, this conversation celebrates local music and the people who sustain it.

🎤 Roxanne Amhof - A dedicated member of the Fort Dodge Choral Society whose passion for live vocal performance and community music has helped shape the organization’s legacy.

🎤 Jacob Pedersen - A dedicated member of the Fort Dodge Choral Society. Artistic Director of the Fort Dodge Choral Society, leading the ensemble in performance and musical direction for the 2025–2026 season.

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Shelly and Peter sit down with several board members of the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association to talk about their mission, community impact, and work happening behind the scenes. It’s a great behind-the-scenes look at some of the dedicated people working to support and grow the arts in Fort Dodge.

🎤 Steve Kersten - Steve Kersten is a dedicated board member of the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association with a long-standing commitment to supporting local arts and community projects. He brings leadership, vision, and a passion for strengthening creative opportunities in the region.

🎤 Nate McCubbin - Nate McCubbin is an active advocate for the arts and a board member focused on building connections between artists, organizations, and the community. His experience in local events and outreach helps expand the reach of the Fine Arts Association.

🎤 Letitia Anderson - Letitia Anderson is a Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association board member who champions creativity, education, and accessible arts programming. Her work helps ensure the arts remain vibrant and welcoming for all ages in the community.

🎤 Josh Hays - Josh Hays is a board member dedicated to promoting and growing the arts scene in Fort Dodge. With a strong background in community engagement, he supports projects that highlight local talent and encourage artistic expression. -

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Shelly and Peter are at Soldier Creek Winery with Amanda Warren, Anne Zwink, & Megan Secor to discuss their backgrounds, their journey into the winemaking industry, annual events at Soldier Creek, being long time supporters of the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association, their favorite wines, and more!

🎤 Amanda Warren - Hospitality Director at Soldier Creek Winery

🎤 Anne Zwink - Winemaker at Soldier Creek Winery

🎤 Megan Secor - Marketing Director at Soldier Creek Winery

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🎨 Follow Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association: Website: https://www.fdfineartsassociation.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortdodgefinearts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdfineartsassociation/ X: https://twitter.com/fdfinearts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FortDodgeFineArts

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