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.

🔗 Follow Fort Dodge Choral Society: Website: https://fdchoralsociety.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FDChoralSociety.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FortDodgeChoralSociety

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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

🔗 Follow Soldier Creek Winery: Website: https://www.soldiercreekwinery.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoldierCreekWinery/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soldiercreekwinery Threads: https://www.threads.net/@soldiercreekwinery Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soldiercreekwin/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soldiercreekwinery YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soldiercreekwinery6493

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Shelly and Peter adventure to Webster City to visit with Anne Blankenship and Ann McLaughlin of the Webster City Community Theatre. We discuss their acting backgrounds, how they became involved with the Webster City Community Theatre, fun stories from plays, upcoming events, and more!

🎤 Anne Blankenship - Webster City Community Theatre Board President

🎤 Ann McLaughlin - Director at the Webster City Community Theatre

🔗 Follow Webster City Community Theatre: Website: https://webstercitycommunitytheatre.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterCityCommunityTheatre/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wc_commtheatre/

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Shelly and Peter are joined by Justin Goodno, owner of O'Goodies Irish Pub in Fort Dodge, Iowa and 515 Wildlife Rehabilitation.

We discuss Friday night music at O'Goodies, how the bar has changed, outdoor music on the patio, upcoming outdoor events, future plans, 515 Wildlife Rehabilitation, chili cook offs, and more!

🎤 Justin Goodno - Owner of O'Goodies Irish Pub in Fort Dodge, Iowa and 515 Wildlife Rehabilitation

🔗 Follow O'Goodies Irish Pub: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564479744942

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Shelly and Peter are joined by trustees of the Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust, Bill Griffel and Branden Hansel. We discuss the history of Ann Smeltzer, how the trust was formed, why it was important to set up a trust, how the community is represented within the trust, how the trust operates, how they give back to the community, the history of the Smeltzer house, and more!

🎤 Bill Griffel - Ann Smeltzer Trustee representing the Oak Hill District

🎤 Branden Hansel - Ann Smeltzer Trustee representing the Fort Dodge Community Schools

🔗 Follow Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust: Website: https://www.smeltzertrust.org/about/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnSmeltzerTrust/

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Shelly and Peter are joined by long time Karl King Band conductor (and former Karl King Band performer) Jerrold Jimmerson, and Roger Netz. In this episode we discuss all things Karl King Band, Jerrold gives us a history of the Karl King Band, we hear funny stories from throughout the years, Jerrold and Roger give their most memorable moments, the Karl King Band summer concert series, and more!

🎤 Jerrold Jimmerson - Conductor for the Karl King Band. Jerrold was previously a performer in the Karl King band.

🎤 Roger Netz - Saxophone player for the Karl King Band. Roger can also be seen lending his vocal talent at shows.

🔗 Follow Karl King Band: Website: http://karlking.us/municipal/kkband.htm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karlkingband/

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Shelly and Peter are joined by Eric Anderson at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum and Angela Ayala at the Blanden Art Education Center in this two part episode. We discuss the history of the Blanden Memorial Art Museum, how the museum is set up, upcoming events at the Blanden, art education classes for kids at the Blanden Art Education Center, therapeutic art classesat the Blanden Art Education Center, and so much more!

🎤 Eric Anderson - Director of the Blanden Memorial Art Museum

🎤 Angela Ayala - Art Educator/Assistant Director of the Blanden Memorial Art Museum

🔗 Donate to The Blanden Memorial Art Museum: Website: https://www.blanden.org/donate

🔗 Follow The Blanden Memorial Art Museum: Website: https://www.blanden.org Donate: https://www.blanden.org/donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlandenArtMuseum/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blandenmemorialartmuseum5400 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blanden

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