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30 music-loving kids will get free guitars Broken Strings to hold giveaway Dec. 12
Manson native Scott Kirkhart’s passion for music is based on a simple premise.
If you play guitar, you will never be alone.
By MARK ADKINS
“It’s so true, isn’t it?” he said during a recent interview.. “An old friend of mine told me that once, and in every corner of what I do, that is the case.”
Kirkhart and a late friend, Tracy Ernst, produced an idea to get guitars into the hands of young people who wanted opportunities in music.
“The process started in 2021,” he said. “Originally, we only wanted to raise some money to buy guitars in the Fort Dodge area. However, there was always an idea to go bigger. Since he’s passed, I have dedicated that idea to him.”
Kirkhart’s non-profit Broken Strings has provided nearly 100 girls and boys in fifth through ninth grade with guitars. Raymond Music, a company based in California, provides the instruments to Broken Strings at a discount with funds raised for the organization.
“We’ve donated all over Iowa,” Kirkhart said. “We have sent guitars to Des Moines, Iowa City, Okoboji, and our surrounding area. I would not be able to do
Recent youth selected from the Sigourney (bottom) and Keota school districts in southeast Iowa show off their guitars with Broken Strings ambassador Lee Klett, Kirkhart and band directors.
this alone, as the ambassador program we have created has band directors and other musicians out in their communities recruiting boys and girls for the giveaways.
“As long as they have an earnest desire to learn and play the guitar, they are eligible,” he added.
Kirkhart’s musical road map jutted off in the direction of drums in the beginning. He played them during his school days in the Manson Northwest Webster Community School District and beyond to Iowa Central Community College. That changed around 9/11.
“I picked up a guitar at that time and told myself I wanted to learn it,” he said. “The rest is history. I have played and sung with the Salty View band from Fort Dodge and am still singing and songwriting on my own.
“Yep, I’ve never been alone either, just like my older friend said,” he added.
Broken Strings will hold a 30 guitars in one night giveaway Dec. 12 at the Cobblestone Ballroom in Lakeside. It’s patterned off a unique 12 Guitars of Christmas event it held in 2024.
“To get them, we want the kids to email or write us a letter about why they want a guitar and their desire to learn music,” Kirkhart said. “These essays have to be in to our Board of Directors by Nov. 20. From there, we will decide on the honorees.”
The letters can be sent to scott@brokenstrings.org or to Broken Strings, 1402 13th St., Manson, IA 50563
Broken Strings logo/Guitar – Broken Strings founder Scott Kirkhart is working through getting a signed guitar of current recipients of the program to the governor of Iowa. “We will use this to get a conversation going about more funding for music in schools,”
to rock Fireman’s Ball
Annually the largest fundraising event put on by the Fort Dodge Fire Department, the 2025 edition of the Fireman’s Ball brings the regionally known Pork Tornadoes band to the Laramar Ballroom Saturday, Nov. 22.
We will also have the traditional silent auction and raffle items available for attendees. It is just an all-around good evening for everyone “ “
Aaron Campbell chairperson
According to chairperson Aaron Campbell, doors open at 7 p.m. with music beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person with table options going for $320.
“This event allows us to keep helping the Fort Dodge community,” he said. “Proceeds will go to a lot of the same items it has in past such as donations to bikes for tikes, our annual coat drive and giving money to the Muscular Dystrophy Association to send someone to MD camp as examples.
Because of the ball, we have been able to donate the cost of a classroom to the River’s Edge building and give out our yearly scholarships for high school students, too,” he added.
Campbell and the department are hoping to keep the large-crowd sizes that the annual event typically generates intact. He noted they had 300 to 400 people a year ago and nearly 500 in 2022.
“We will have food trucks near the Laramar throughout the evening,” Campbell said. “We will also have the traditional silent auction and raffle items available for attendees. It is just an all-around good evening for everyone.”
Complete information can be found at www.facebook.com/ fortdodgefiremansball/.
Leonard Olson Memorial Art Walk returns to Pocahontas
Paying homage to the legacy and history of Leonard Olson’s contributions to the community of Pocahontas, the town’s Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 11th annual Art Walk in his name Saturday, Nov. 29, as part of Small Business Saturday.
“We originally featured only artists,” executive director Parker Aden remarked. “Recently, it has been more artisans and vendors. There are just a good variety of items for attendees to look over.”
The event starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. in the downtown business area. Following the walk, a special showing of special Pocahontas area documentaries will be screened at the Rialto downtown.
“It’s a good way to do holiday shopping and make it a fun family day with the show at the Rialto which is free to the public,” Aden said. The Kaleidoscope Factory, which is a crown jewel among small-town Iowa tourism destinations, came to Pocahontas in 2014 after it was located in Palmer and Pomeroy.
“Leonard’s family keeps the Factory going, as they are still making kaleidoscopes, wooden toys and puzzles among many products,” Aden reflected. “It is a big draw in the community, with the creation of an eight-
foot-tall kaleidoscope for a special event being a good example. It really is a remarkable legacy that still lives on in Pocahontas.”
It’s a good way to do holiday shopping and make it a fun family day with the show at the Rialto which is free to the public “ “
Parker Aden executive director
TravelIowa.com has a web site dedicated to the walk and the Kaleidoscope Factory. It can be accessed at https://www.traveliowa. com/calendar/leonard-olson-memorial-artwalk/1648231/.
Prohibition murder mystery coming to Fort Museum
By MARK ADKINS
A new event involving audience participation through a riveting murder mystery production comes to the Fort Dodge Opera House at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village Saturday, Nov. 29.
“We had been discussing different ideas recently, and a few of our staff members brought up the murder mystery,” said Deb Davis, executive director of the Fort Museum and Frontier Village. “Those that had attended such an event said it was really cool. They thought it would work well for us as a fundraising event.”
Cost for the evening is $40 per person. It includes dinner and a drink with a bar available during the show. The production is entitled “Death by Bathtub Gin.”
Audience members will be helping solve the mystery as characters “ “
Deb Davis
executive director of the Fort Museum
and Frontier Village
Bathtub gin was a kind of homemade booze some people produced during Prohibition.
“Audience members will be helping solve the mystery as characters,” Davis said. “We are, right now, in the process of taking individuals who want to be in the main cast, too. The first 20 people who purchase tickets through our online site will get such a role with the rest being detectives.”
“We are hoping for many volunteers to help make this a wonderful evening full of fun,” she added. “The proceeds will go to our operating expenses at the museum and village.”
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.zeffy.com/ en-US/ticketing/roaring-20s-murder-mysterydeath-by-bathtub-gin-2.
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Peking Garden 510 5th Ave. S.
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Pulse THE
S & H O U T !
NOVEMBER
LOCAL EVENTS CALENDAR
10
Open Mic Night at River Hops Brewing
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
River Hops Brewing
NOVEMBER 4
Tiny Sprouts Club @ Smitty’s
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Smitty’s Lawn & Landscape
7 S. 23rd Street • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 6
Billy Linn - Dirty $ Bill
LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shiny Top Brewing
520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 7
Jared Nels & Austin Skalecki LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shiny Top Brewing
520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 7
FDSH Fall Play- “Macbeth” by
William Shakespeare
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gail Niceswanger Little Theatre
Tickets $8 @ the door.
General Admission seating.
Fort Dodge Senior High
819 N. 25th Street • Fort Dodge, IA
Stadium Drive
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Ave • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 8
FDSH Fall Play- “Macbeth” by
William Shakespeare
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gail Niceswanger Little Theatre
Tickets $8 @ the door.
General Admission seating.
Fort Dodge Senior High
819 N. 25th Street • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 9
FDSH Fall Play- “Macbeth” by
William Shakespeare
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gail Niceswanger Little Theatre
Tickets $8 @ the door.
General Admission seating.
Fort Dodge Senior High
819 N. 25th Street • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 10
Open Mic Night at River Hops Brewing
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
River Hops Brewing
1014 Central Ave • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 13
Severio Mancieri LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shiny Top Brewing
520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 14
Framing the Red w/ special guest Zimmeroo LIVE at Eagles Hideout Lounge
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Eagles Hideout Lounge
1018 1st Avenue North • Fort Dodge, IA
Neil Anders
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Ave • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 15
Artist Reception
@ Blanden Art Museum
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Debra Smith - Walking in Traffic Fabric
Collages by a Kansas City Artist
Blanden Memorial Art Museum
920 3rd Ave S • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 16
Bingo - Period Supply Drive
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Ave • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 18
Small Business Task ForceQuarterly Educational Sessions Event Contact
Join us for our quarterly member lunch featuring a panel of community leaders who will answer your questions about the current events happening in the community.
Iowa Central Community College, Triton Cafe 1 Triton Circle • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 21
515 Big Band LIVE at Historic Phillips Auditorium
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Historic Phillips Auditorium
1015 5th Avenue N • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 21
Ryne Doughty
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Ave • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 22
Nouveau Fest
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Ave • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 24
Fort Dodge Senior High SPRING MUSICAL
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fort Dodge Middle School
800 N. 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 28
Brutal Republic LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shiny Top Brewing
520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
Jared Benson
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery 1584 Paragon Ave • Fort Dodge, IA
NOVEMBER 30
Bingo - Period Supply Drive
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Ave • Fort Dodge, IA
shiningstar
Tell us about some of the cultural experiences you had growing up. (Dance, Singing, Theatre etc.)
I am a singer first so I have been involved in choir for as long as I can remember. I love to sing and dance.
Do you come from an “artys” family?
Both of my parents have strong love for music and I loved to hear them sing when I was younger. My grandfather has produced gospel music, and I really enjoy it.
Steven Fisher, Jr.
Age: 18
Grade/School: Freshman at Iowa Central Community College
Hometown: Gowrie, IA
What is your earliest memory performing?
The first performance that comes to mind is my first solo with the song “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King. I was in 7th grade and I was so nervous. But, when I started singing I fell in love with performing.
What do you most enjoy about performing?
I love the fact that music, or dance, can let us show who we are in ways that words cannot express. I get to be completely me when I am performing and that makes me so happy.
If you could play any role in and theatre production, who would you play?
Right now, I have to say Tin Man in The Wiz. I feel very connected to the character and his goal is so simple but heavy. I would love the opportunity to convey that.
What activities/groups/ensembles are you currently involved with?
This semester, I am involved in Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Applied Voice, Concert Band, Jazz Band & the Fall Play on campus.
What do you want to do after Iowa Central Community College?
I want to attend a university for music and book my first show.
Who are some of your role models? Why?
One of my biggest role models is Joshua Henry. He is one of my favorite Broadway stars and he has such an awesome way of thinking about music and the industry. He’s just legendary in my opinion.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
I told myself I would get better at music once I really started trying my sophomore year of high school. Those last two years of high school, I feel like I really improved in all forms of music that I pursue.
Tell us one word that you would use to describe yourself. Wonderful.
By Tom Tourville
a look back THE HAPPENINGS SHOWED FT DODGE HOW TO GET THAT ROCK AND ROLL RHYTHM
I can remember when I was a kid and my local ballroom (Interlaken Ballroom-Fairmont, MN) was bringing in a new hot band. It was never a national group, but usually an “A” level group out of Minneapolis.
You know you had a very special ballroom when your venue was able to bring in national artists with top hits on a regular basis. Our Laramar/Pla Mor Ballroom was one of those amazing ballrooms that could and did bring in those national acts on a regular basis. How fortunate Fort Dodge was. This is one of those stories where the Laramar Ballroom brought to its stage one of the true top artists of the ‘60s.
But first, how did the Laramar get all of these top
acts? The answer to that question goes back to the late ‘50s when rock and roll was coming out on the ballroom scene. So many of the ballrooms were hesitant in booking that “rock and roll” stuff into their ballrooms. I’m sure not any more than about 35% of all existing ballrooms in the Midwest book rock music to any extent.
Fort Dodge was lucky that they decided to bring rock artists into the ballroom early. Because they where booking rock acts during the dawning of rock and roll, they were regulars and did not have a hard time in attracting the top acts later. One such act was New Jersey’s, Happenings.
It was a simple decision to book the Happenings into Fort Dodge. The Happenings had a guitar case
full of hits and were booked for the Laramar for early November of 1966. It was to have been a show booked for July of 1966 in partnership with the Roof Garden Ballroom at Okoboji, but the show fell through. So it was re-booked for November of 1966. The Laramar already had another band booked for the date the Happenings wanted, but the schedule was adjusted to get the Happenings show.
Written records don’t show who the opening band was, but whomever they were, they were very lucky. Let’s look at these major league stars. The Happenings got their start in 1961 when a group of friends started a band after getting out of High School in Paterson, NJ. They discovered early on that their feature as a group was they all could sing. Let me add, not just sing, these guys served up vocals beyond description.
The Happenings included Bob Miranda, David Libert and Tom Giuliano. Soon to join the group was Bernie LaPorta and Lenny Conforti. This made up the core group for the Happenings. It is probably best to note the amazing singing skills of Bob Miranda. There were few other singers touring that could match Miranda as a pure vocalist. His voice is just legendary. When he sang, you stopped to listen. It is Bob’s voice that the Happenings were built around. Soon Libert left the group, so the Happenings added John Paiva, who would later join the Four Seasons. Did I say these guys could sing?
Having hits was not a problem for the Happenings. They were signed to B. T. Puppy Records in 1963. The label was owned by the Tokens of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” fame.
The Happenings hit the Billboard charts often and with much success. For all of their hits, it was Miranda that was on lead vocals.
Their first hit was in 1966 with “See You In September” B. T. Puppy #520. That was followed up with “Go Away Little Girl” B. T. Puppy #520 and “Goodnight My Love” both from 1966. Just think, the Happenings had these kind of hits on the radio when they pulled to the back of the Laramar to perform in Fort Dodge.
Next up was “I Got Rhythm” B. T. Puppy #527, “My Mammy” B. T. Puppy #530, “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” B. T. Puppy #532, all from 1967. This was followed with “Music, Music, Music,“ B. T. Puppy #538. Just incredible!
As of today, the Happenings have really never stopped performing and recording, always with Miranda singing lead. You can still see them doing shows today, mostly in Casinos. If you ever see where they are at a venue close to you.......GO. Miranda’s singing is worth the cost of a ticket alone.
It was always special when a “name act” came to our area ballroom, especially with so many top hits as the Happenings had. It must have been a great start of the holiday season for the Laramar in 1966.
In early October of this year, Fort Dodge lost one of it’s truly important musicians, Mr Jack Yates. Jack passed away in early October 2025. Jack was a dear friend and helped me with many of my books and stories. Every Summer Jack and his wife Leslye would spend a week at Okoboji and I got to spend time with Jack talking about rock and roll non-stop. Jack was a special man.
He drummed with so many amazing Fort Dodge area bands. Such groups as the Pillers with future West Minist’r guitarist, Keith Brown, many years with recording artists Dale & The Devonaires (IGL Records), The Scavengers (IGL Records), Buckeye and the Midwest Rock & Soul Revue. Don’t forget any band or music configuration that his music buddy, Larry Lind could talk Jack into or vice versa.
I’m going to miss my friend. Fort Dodge you were so lucky to have been entertained by Mr Jack Yates!
artistspot
Sara Middleton
Age: 50 • Hometown: Eagle Grove, IA
Occupation: Artist & Art Nonprofit Founder & Director
Artistic Medium: Painting (mostly acrylic, but also use oil pastels, soft pastels, and watercolors)
Were you involved with creating artwork throughout your childhood?
Not really. I remember drawing horses and dogs and coloring as a kid, but I stopped doing it for fun at about age 10. I took art in middle school, but not in high school, and not as an adult. At age 41 I started doing abstract photography. At 42, I picked up my first oil pastels, and then acrylic paint. I have not yet put any of them down.
What drives you to continue to create?
Painting helps me relax, inspires me, heals me, is my main source of entertainment, and is now what I do for a living. I cannot imagine, especially having started as a middle aged person, ever stopping.
What inspires you as an artist and why?
I love color—bold and bright is my favorite. I also love nature and all animals. I love seeing art and media with expressive and organic shapes and lines—the wonkier the better. I get inspiration from interacting with people, and from my own feelings. Inspiration is literally everywhere, everyone, and everything.
Who do you admire as an artist and why?
Henri Matisse’s floral paintings. I love Jean-Michel Basquiat’s raw expression and commentary. I love everything about Van Gogh’s work. Current artists I love are Chad Elliott (Iowan and gem of a human), and Louise Fletcher. It’s hard for me to name just a few because I get insight and inspiration from all painters in some way.
What do you enjoy about the art scene in our area?
It can feel a little lonely being an artist in a rural area, so I am super grateful I’ve met so many wonderful people and businesses who value and purchase my work. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to build a life doing this, but I’m overjoyed that’s been possible. Connecting with, and now joining, the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association has been invaluable. The first time I met with Shelly she had so much information and so many wonderful insights I’ve used since then—and the partnership with FDFAA and Shiny Top Brewing has given me a huge opportunity to show my work here.
Where can your work be viewed/purchased?
My work is currently on display, for purchase, at Shiny Top Brewing through November 2025. My website is saramiddletonart. com, and it lists links to my social media. I sell a lot just via my Facebook page. I also have pieces on display at Fuel Coal Fired Pizza in Clarion, cards and small abstracts for sale in the gift shop at Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics in Clarion, and crafts and small works at SKR Vintage of Winterset. I’d love to be in more businesses. I also do commissions, and am positively itching to do murals.
You win a FREE trip to anywhere in the world, all expenses paid. Where do you choose to go, who would you take with you, and why?
I’d love to drive the entirety of the United States with no timeframe or agenda. I’d love to take so many people with me that the only fair answer is my beagle, Hank. He’s my daily companion, and I try to take him everywhere.
MEET ME AT THE PLAMOR: FORT DODGE’S NEWEST HIDDEN GEM
By KATY GROBE
Step through the doors of the Laramar Ballroom, climb the stairs just past the echoes of decades past, and you’ll discover Fort Dodge’s newest hidden gem — The Plamor Lounge.
Tucked above the historic ballroom, the Plamor Lounge isn’t your typical night out. It’s a modern-day speakeasy where membership means more —more atmosphere, more craftsmanship, and more connection.
A Nod to the Past, Elevated for Today
The name “Plamor” carries more than a little local history. Over the years, this building has worn many hats — and names — from the Laramar Ballroom to the Plamor Ballroom to the Twilight Ballroom, and back again. Originally built in 1904 as a National Guard armory, it evolved into one of the Midwest’s most iconic dance halls by the 1930s.
If these walls could talk, they’d hum the tunes of Buddy Holly, croon with the big band era, and maybe even tap out a few jitterbug steps. (Fun fact: there’s a photo of Buddy Holly performing right here — and the same clock seen behind him still hangs on the wall today.)
The Plamor Lounge doesn’t just honor that history — it embodies it. Many of the booths inside the lounge are the original Laramar Ballroom booths, lovingly restored to their mid-century glory. It’s part museum, part modern masterpiece.
Exclusive, But Not Excluding
The Plamor Lounge is a membership-only experience, designed for those who appreciate a quieter, more refined atmosphere. Think of it as Fort Dodge’s version of a secret club, but with better cocktails and friendlier company. Members receive a sleek titanium membership card and key fob that grant private access to the lounge and its rotating lineup of curated experiences. Inside, Head Bar Manager Isaiah Degen has elevated mixology to an art form, crafting signature cocktails that are as creative as they are stunning. Whether you’re sipping a classic oldfashioned or something entirely new, every drink comes with a story — and probably a photo-worthy garnish.
Something New Every Week
While the atmosphere feels timeless, the lineup is anything but static. The Plamor hosts specialty theme nights each week, ensuring there’s always something fresh to look forward to. From whiskey tastings and live music to themed cocktail nights that celebrate the changing seasons, it’s a place designed to surprise and delight.
And because the lounge is built around community as much as craft, members can enjoy private events and exclusive gatherings that connect people who share a love for good conversation, local history, and a perfectly mixed drink.
Carrying the Tradition Forward
In many ways, the Plamor Lounge feels like the natural next chapter in Laramar’s long and storied life. Where generations once gathered to dance under the ballroom lights, today’s members gather above — still connected by a shared love of music, laughter, and Fort Dodge’s enduring sense of community.
The Laramar has always been a place for people to come together. The Plamor Lounge adds a new layer of sophistication, a space where history meets hospitality and where every pour is a toast to Fort Dodge’s past, present, and future.
Whether the allure of local history draws you, the promise of an unforgettable cocktail, or the appeal of being part of something truly exclusive, the Plamor Lounge is calling.
Raise your glass, Fort Dodge. The legend lives on, just a floor above.
will support Meals on Wheels
By MARK ADKINS
The much-anticipated Trivia Night to support Fort Dodge’s Meals on Wheels mission is Saturday, Nov. 8.
The event, in its fourth year, gets underway in the Laramar Ballroom at 6 p.m. with a social hour. Trivia gets underway at 7 p.m. with appetizers available during the evening.
Cost is $50 per person with teams of four requested. Contestants will be quizzed about their knowledge of movies, pop culture, music, Fort Dodge facts, sports, and travel around the world with prizes awarded.
The evening also features a silent and live auction with a newly-minted 50-50 raffle on the docket, too.
“This is our only fundraising program all year,” Barb Michaels, executive director of Meals on Wheels, said.
“We want to provide for senior citizens who cannot afford to do so. The proceeds of Trivia Night underwrite the meals.
“We produce and deliver around 10,000 meals a year to a customer list of 45 to 50 seniors,” she added. “It is a wonderful organization assisted by various businesses around town who do deliveries and the Johnson family who own Fort Dodge Ford, Lincoln, and Toyota. They began this many years ago with a Thanksgiving dinner in the community.”
