2014 Reader's Choice Awards

The best of everything in Messengerland as chosen

by The Messenger readers.

October 28, 2014

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• Broaster Chicken • Signature Sandwiches & Salads • Flat Breads

Best Lunch Best Brunch Best Billiards Place Best Girls Night Out Place

“Golf Central” • Game Room • 3 Pool Tables • Shuffle Board • Flat Screen TVs

• Hors d’oevres Bar Always Open Late

809 Central Ave. • Fort Dodge, Iowa • 515.955.5333 KITCHEN HOURS: Mon. 11am-9pm; Tues.-Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun 10am-2pm

Best Salads

Carry Out Available Join us for Lunch, Dinner or a Delicious Sunday Breakfast

Try Our Carside to Go!

2 6 2 1 5 t h Av e . S . • F o r t D o d g e , I o w a • 5 1 5 . 9 5 5 . 8 5 1 4 Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 10am-9pm

Come for the game, Stay for the food! $

Monday Night 4.99 Quarter Pound Cheeseburger & Side $ 4.99 Any Small Nachos 5.99 Any Half Pound Burger Specials Boneless Wings $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Drafts Iowa, ISU, & NFL Games $

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Bar & Grill

Best Bar and Grill Best Wings Best Restaurant Best Servers Best Atmosphere Best Kid Friendly

TEX-MEX NIGHT Every Thursday Night after 5 pm

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2707 North 15th St. • Fort Dodge, Iowa

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Page want to thank all of our customers for making us number one. We sincerely appreciate your business and support. Hurry back in to check out our lunch and dinner specials. We hope to see you soon.

FOOD

Best Lunch Salads

Best Steak:

Mineral City Mill & Grill

The Cellar

ENTERTAINMENT Best Lunch, Brunch, Billiards place, Girls Night Out Place:

We sincerely appreciate your business and hope to see you We start with the freshest, highest quality products avail- over the holiday season. Don’t forget gift cards are available. Our experienced kitchen staff cuts, ages, and pre- able. pares each steak with the utmost care and attention. We are 809 Central Ave so proud that The Messenger readers continue to vote us Thank you for choosing us Best Billiards Place, Girls their favorite year after year.

Night Out, Lunch, and brunch. Hope to see you soon.

368 Country Club Drive

368 Country Club Drive

Olde Boston’s Restaurant & Pub

Best Prime Rib: The Cellar

Best Bar & Grill, Wings, Restaurant, Servers, Atmosphere, and Kid Friendly

Chef Kevin prepares the Prime Rib with his unique seasonings and slow cooking method. It’s so popular we have begun serving it on Thursday as well as Friday and Saturday!

Best Family Place: Fort Frenzy

3232 1st Ave S., Fort Dodge, IA Fort Frenzy’s foundation was built on a simple idea, providing a safe and fun place for families to play. We have filled Fort Frenzy withy a variety of attractions for our guests to enjoy, ranging from bumper cars, mini bowling,

Sports Page Bar & Grill 2707 No. 15th

On behalf of our management and staff we at the Sports

Thank You Fort Dodge!

For Voting •Deli •Donuts •Asian/Chinese •Bakery •Grocery Store

the Best...

•Beer Selection •Caterer •Liquor Store •Vision Center •Wine Selection

•Produce •Fonda Nelson Personal Trainer

•Amber Kastler Dieitian

•Health Food Store

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A TRIBUTE TO TRADITION Fort Dodge’s Oldest Car Dealership

Ed Shimkat

In 1947 brothers, Ed and George Shimkat established Shimkat Motor Company. For over 30+ years they were an integral part in the growth and development of the Fort Dodge Community.

George Shimkat

THE SECOND GENERATION TO SERVE YOU! In 1966 Ed Shimkat became affiliated with the business, and in 1974 Bruce joined the firm. Reared in the automobile business, this second generation has continued in the courteous and fair fashion which has become traditional with Shimkat Motor Company.

Bruce Shimkat

Ed Shimkat

AND THE TRADITION CONTINUES...

In the early 1990’s, Ed and Bill started their careers in the dealership. They learned the values their father & grandfather instilled in the store. They became active owners in 2008, continuing the tradition of trust, fairness, and great deals you can’t find anywhere else.

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Best Used Car Dealer

7 years in a row!

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3126 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 515-573-7164 toll free 1-888-694-8745

www.shimkat.com

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 to laser tag and a roller skating rink, as well as full arcade.

Our café offers a variety of delicious options that will satisfy any taste palate. Pizza is made fresh, right in front of our customers. While we are in the business of fun our main focus has always been on the community.

Throughout the year Fort Frenzy holds many fundraisers for local charities and throws family friendly events - from movie nights to holiday celebrations - to make your time together magical and memorable.

HOME CARE

Readers’ Choice can continue to meet and exceed your expectations for years to come. We know that you have many choices when it comes to where you buy flooring, so we remain dedicated to bringing you the highest-quality products, lowest prices and best warranties in the industry. Our team of sales professionals, installers and support staff works hard to offer you a unique level of personalized service and expertise to earn your trust, your business and your recommendation. We truly strive to be the flooring store “where friends send friends.”

HEALTH & BEAUTY

5C A-1 Home Healthcare is one of Iowa’s most complete providers of enteral, ostomy, urological, diabetic and mastectomy supplies. In addition, they provide oxygen, nebulizers, Bili Blankets, Apnea Monitors and CPAP / BIPAP equipment and supplies. Bedroom supplies include hospital beds, pillows, commodes as well as seat lift chairs, and aids to daily living. A-1 has 24-hour emergency service by certified professionals.

A-1 goes beyond just selling a product. A-1 is accredited by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. A-1 Home Healthcare provides quality services, equipment and supplies to special people by professionals who care.

Best Chiropractor: Best Carpet/Flooring Store: Flooring America

3026 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, Iowa We would like to thank everyone for voting Carpet World Flooring America as the “Best Carpet Store” and hope we

Active Health Chiropractic

Best Home Healthcare Provider & In Home Care Company: A-1 Home Healthcare 118 S. 25th St.

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BEST BEST MEAT MEAT C COUNTER OUNTER 7 Yrs In A Row Our Meat Counter Speaks for Itself

Check Us Out For Yourself!

1231 1st Avenue South • Fort Dodge, IA

515-573-7511

Active Health Chiropractic leads in the mission of helping people improve their health and wellness with a passion for our community. A complete staff consisting of three chiropractors, massage therapist, athletic trainer and three chiropractic assistants enhance the ability to maximize the benefits the patients receive. Active Health Chiropractic is

Our team appreciates the opportunity to improve the health of our patients and community.

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only as good as the results our patients experience and honored to have been voted “Best Audiologist”. It has been after four years in business the testimonials are phenome- my pleasure to help improve the lives of so many central nal. We will continue to stay in tune with the needs of our Iowa families by helping to restore the vital sense of hearing. patients and look forward to transforming Fort Dodge into We at Hearing Services of Iowa have an ongoing committhe Healthiest Community in Iowa!

Best Hearing Aid Service:

ment to all our valued patrons, both old friends and new, to help them to strengthen their connections with the important people in their lives through good hearing and communication.

Best Massage:

Physicians Office Bldg. West Suite C 804 Kenyon Road

Jenny Wolfe LMT, CMT, McColley Chiropractic

We are dedicated to providing products tailored to the specif- 314 2nd Ave S. Fort Dodge, IA ic needs or our patients. We follow up with extraordinary cus- Massage & myokinesthetic is not just a job for me. It is a life tomer service to assure they are getting the very best results style, a way of life. I take pride in helping my clients. I confrom the products we sell. tinue my education not only because I am required, but also because I truly care about helping others. Not everyone is the same, not everyone heals the same. I have taken many classes just to help clients improve their way of life. Help them feel better, move better, and be happy.

John Reis, Hearing Aid Services of Iowa

I am most grateful to all our loyal customers in and around Fort Dodge who have supported me through the years. I am

AUTOMOTIVE Best Used Car Dealership:

Shimkat Motor Company 3126 5th Ave. So.

John Reis, Hearing Aid Services of Iowa

Best Audiologist:

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We have one of the biggest selections of pre-owned vehicles in North Central Iowa. Our low prices are clearly marked on each vehicle for easy shopping during or after store hours. Now in our third generation, we have been in business for 67 years and have the reputation of being fair and honest in our dealings. Along with our great selection of used vehicles, we are a full line Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram new vehicle dealership. Stop in today to get the best prices and best selection at Shimkat Motor Company.

– Shop the Big Kat – Shimkat.

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Best Tire Place: Daniel Tire

520 1st Ave S. Fort Dodge, Iowa Daniel Tire is a 4th generation independently owned family business. We are a complete tire and auto repair shop.

We use the highest quality products available specializing in suspension work, computerized alignment, oil changes to engine repair and new tires to tire repair. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff strives to offer the best customer service. At Daniel Tire we know our customers have made us #1. Thank you very much.

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vehicle is being serviced. You can watch your favorite television show or simply relax by the fireplace. There is even a play room for the kids. And when your vehicle is done, you will receive a FREE CAR WASH to use whenever you would like.

Exceptional service, friendly people and convenience to meet your needs. Give us a try and you will never want to go anywhere else to get your oil changed.

Best New Car Dealership:

Fort Dodge Ford Toyota

Best Service Repair:

Fort Dodge Ford Toyota

2723 5th Ave S. Fort Dodge, Iowa ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS! We offer dependable service to meet your schedule. Our professional team is here to provide you full maintenance and repair services when you want and need them, including Saturdays. Our service process is focused on customer needs and ensuring that we provide you with the best service possible.

Best Detail:

2723 5th Ave S. Fort Dodge, Iowa

Being a family owned dealership, we realize that personal attention and customer service are just as important as the best price and we promise you the best experience. Our goal is a customer for life and we will obtain that goal by providing the best possible service before, during and 2723 5th Ave S. Fort Dodge, Iowa ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS! Fast, friendly, convenient AFTER the sale. This is a promise from the entire staff and best of all- NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED! here at Fort Dodge Ford Toyota.

Simply pull up to our Quick Lane doors and our trained professionals will handle the rest. Relax in our customer lounge and enjoy complimentary coffee, cappuccino, pop, bottled water and fresh baked cookies while your

Best Oil Change:

Fort Dodge Ford Toyota Quick Lane

Fort Dodge Ford Toyota 2723 5th Ave S. Fort Dodge, Iowa Bring your vehicle to us to receive a professional, thorough inside and out cleaning that will leave your vehicle in show-room condition. Our detail department is highly skilled and ensures that every car looks like-new when they leave our dealership. Our detailing process includes interior and exterior restorative cleaning to give your vehicle that new look and feel. Schedule an appointment today and see for yourself how our detail department can give your vehicle that new show-room shine!

C urt B acon B ody Shop “We Bake Our Finishes” Phone (515) 576-0202 1710 5th Avenue South www.curtbacon.com cbbs@frontiernet.net Thank you for voting us Best Body Shop!

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BEST CARPET/ FLOORING STORE and

BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER 3026 5 5tth Av Ave. South Fo ort Dodge, IA 50501

(515) 576-41 176

Open Monday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday ue 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed Sunday

www.carpetworld-flooringamerica.com

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Best Car Wash:

Fort Dodge Ford Toyota 2723 5th Ave S. Fort Dodge, Iowa With our affordable rates and quality cleaning job, we can provide you with a the most thorough car wash in town!

There is no to need to carry cash with you for our car wash, you can purchase car wash tokens in advance to keep in your car to use at your convenience. You will receive a FREE CAR WASH token whenever you get your oil changed or any other service with us. Come on over to Fort Dodge Ford Toyota to get the exterior of your car shining like new!

SHOPPING Best Meat Department: Fareway Store, Inc

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produce department are one of the corner stones that our business has been built on. Our founders’ decision to buy and sell only the best quality products has built and grown our customer base successfully for over 75 years.

Fresh premium products at low, economical prices are a winning combination. Our Fort Dodge market is blessed with an outstanding crew of full time cutters, most of who have over 10 years of professional experience. Our full time produce department employees have over 25 year of professional service and experience. Their personalities, creativity and dedicated hard work make our business a great place to shop for your family needs.

Best Grocery Store, Deli, Donuts, Asian/Chinese, Bakery, Beer Selection, Caterer, Liquor Store, Vision Center, Wine Selection, Produce, Health food store:

Best Place To Buy Furniture:

Mikos and Matt Furniture 3336 5th Avenue South 5-Star Service and Quality Furniture were the foundation of Mikos and Matt when it opened in August of 1953.

They still are the heart and soul of the business. All service and buying decisions are made locally, so customers have direct and significant input on all store policies.

That’s why customers feel like family at Mikos and Matt.

THANK YOU for your vote!

Hyvee

1231 1st Ave S. Fort Dodge, Iowa The quality and service found at our fresh meat case and

Thank you to everyone that voted for us. We sincerely appreciate your business and support.

Voted #1 Real Estate Company for 6 Straight Years!

Thank you from all of us at ReMax for voting us #1!

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MOLLY JOHNSON 515-955-7463

JULIE LUNN 515-571-7236

JIM SCHWAN 515-570-8608

CARY CLARK 515-570-2860

DEB JORGENSEN 515-573-0374

CRAIG PATTERSON 515-570-0804

JAMIE LARA 515-408-2265

1517 1st Ave. South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 • 515-955-3828 • remaxfortdodge.com

Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results

LINDSEY MCKINNEY 515-570-4123

HANNAH SCRABECK Office Manager

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Thanks For Voting Us Best of the Best!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED CONFIDENCE.

Best Men’s Clothing Store

316 S. 25th St., Fort Dodge

515-573-3161 Best Patio Bar, Guys Nite Out, Bike Nite, Live Entertainment

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Best Dog Groomer

280 N 1st St

1357 3rd Ave NW Fort Dodge, IA 50501 515-573-37052

Best Computer Service

BEST BARBERSHOP

Best Pizza & Delivery !!

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- Shingles vaccine - Pneumonia vaccine - Tetanus and pertussis vaccine

We Bill All Insurances - Vaccines May Be Free!

515-955-6000

7 years in a row!

Best Kept Local Secret

We Have The Right Vaccine For Everyone!

- Traditional flu shot - Nasal flu mist - Quadrivalent flu shot - High dose flu shot for those over 65

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Best Coneys

Best Dance & Gymnastic Studio

George’s Diner

George’s Diner

Hollingsworth

2302 11th Avenue South Fort Dodge 515-955-8280

2302 11th Avenue South Fort Dodge 515-955-8280

721 South 25th • Fort Dodge

Best Preschool

Best Home Decor/Gift Store

Best Jewelry Store!

www.st-edmond.com Best Cookies & Cake Decorator

329 Central Ave Open Every Thursday & Saturday

Best Hair Salon

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DANIEL PHARMACY

51 YEARS of

Quality, Convenience and Service

1114 Central Avenue • Downtown Fort Dodge • Phone 573-3431 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. • Saturday 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. • Open Sunday 10 a.m. -1 p.m.

Visit our website: danielpharmacy.com

7 years!

School of Dance & Gymnastics

515-576-3279

700 Central Ave • Fort Dodge, Iowa

515-576-3751 Across from Courthouse

Best Antique Store

Posh

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515-302-8000

521 Central Ave. Fort Dodge

www.lilygraceoncentral.com Like us on Facebook

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McSweeny’s School of the Performing Arts “SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE.”

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Thank you to our loyal families for their loyal support of the performing arts!

-McSweeny’s School of the Performing Arts

Michael G. Buhr Agency 812 N 15th • Fort Dodge, IA 50501

515•576•5565

Thank You! Thanks for voting us #1 Home Healthcare Equipment Provider

Jennifer Wolfe

McColley Chiropractic

For All Your Healthcare Needs Free Delivery, Setup & Instruction For All Medical Equipment 24 Hour Emergency Service

Rentals Sales Service Locally Owned Since 1979

118 S 25th St Fort Dodge, IA 515-955-8500 800-383-8500

JCAHO Accredited

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Family Pet Medical Center

THANK YOU for selecting us as your BEST VETERINARIAN Wellness Care Dentistry Surgery Internal Medicine Orthopedics Boarding Equine Medicine

Move to a Friendship Haven town home or Kenyon Place apartment, and Friendship Haven will cover up up to $3,000 in moving expenses*!

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Thank You! For Choosing Us for “Best Tea Room” We Appreciate Your Loyalty!

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573-5112

2021 6th Ave. S. • Fort Dodge • (515) 576-2202

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For Selecting Us For “BEST SANITATION COMPANY”

Locally Owned Since 1950

PEDERSON SANITATION

Owners: Shirley Pederson & Duane (Sonny) Pederson

COMPACTOR & ROLL-OFF SERVICE

955-4190

Voted Best Plumber!

Thank you for your vote and continued support for the last 25 years!

11 North 20th St - Fort Dodge

For All Your Plumbing Needs 24 hour service

515-955-2232

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Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 local ownership serving over seventeen communities in Iowa and eastern Nebraska. We are a full service bank offering commercial, agriculture, home and consumer

Best Local Real Estate Company: REMAX of Fort Dodge, Inc.

loans and deposit account choices as well as wealth man-

1517 1st Avenue South

Best Abstract Company:

Abstract Associates of Webster County, a division of Abstract Associates of Iowa, Inc. 822 Central Ave, Ste 204 A customer service driven company offering abstracting and search services for the real estate title development business of all consumers, bankers, realtors, and attorneys.

Our production is enabled by a complete ILTA Certified Digital Title Plant of in-house courthouse land records and Certified Land Title Professional. Our “Fast, Accurate, and Friendly” services include: interactive website, easy on-line ordering, free pick up/delivery, mobile notary public, and free parking. Members of Iowa Title Guaranty, Iowa Land Title Association, American Land Title Association and Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance.

The only local family owned abstract company. Follow us on Facebook! Located in Wells Fargo Center, 822 Central Ave., Ste 204. Open M-F, 8-4:30, and 24/7 at www.abstractassociatesofiowa.com

We’re very thankful to be selected Best Local Real Estate for the 6th consecutive year. Remax of Fort Dodge Agents are experienced in all types of real estate, with a history of great results. We are all full time agents and our goal is to be your Real Estate office of choice and provide the best services and an outstanding customer experience. We are committed to the Fort Dodge community and it’s growth. To all of our clients present and past, thank you.

Best Bank:

agement services. Our goal is to be the bank of choice and provide our customers with the best banking services and an outstanding customer experience. We invite you to bank with us and experience our caring staff, receive the latest in banking technology and to be a part of our commitment to the Fort Dodge community.

Best Veterinary Hospital: Family Pet Medical

2807 N. 15th St., Fort Dodge, Iowa

Our veterinary team treats your pets as part of our family to give them a long , happy and healthy live with you. We 10 N. 29th St. offer medical, surgical and dental care, in house diagnosand 723 1st Ave. S., Fort Dodge, Iowa tic testing and wellness care for dogs and cats. We also Northwest Bank has been serving the Fort Dodge commucare for birds, exotic pets and horses. nity since 2003 and we are proud to be recognized by the readers of The Messenger as “Best Bank” for 2014.

Northwest Bank is a $1.3 billion community bank with

Northwest Bank

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Jeff Snapp

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Denny Swanson

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BEST FURNITURE STORE! FURNITURE THAT LASTS SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON SINCE 1953

East on Highway Business 20 Across from Menards John Mikos (Owner) Fort Dodge, 515-576-7241 • www.mikosandmatt.com

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Best Dance/Gymnast Center: Hollingsworth

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semi finalists and finalists in the National Association of vides concerts and educational workshops for youth and Teachers of Singing (NATS) competitions, are frequently adults in Fort Dodge and the surrounding area with workcast as musical leads in area school and community musi- ing professionals from all over the world specializing in

cal theatre productions and continue to be consistent recip- the arts.

Thank you for voting for us. We teach tap, jazz, classical, ients of college vocal music scholarships. During the last ballet, hip hop, character, pointe, mommy & me, acrobat- 12 years over $550,000 in scholarship money has been ic, uneven bars, floor exercises, vaulting, tumbling, bal- awarded to vocalists wishing to pursue vocal music at the ance beam, trampoline, and power tumbling. Proud to be college level. Younger voice students are encouraged to Home of the Champions!

Best Music School:

pursue musical excellence through participation in the Youth Honors Recital and perform in area Bill Riley State Fair Talent Search Shows. All students demonstrate their

McSweeny’s School of the Performing Arts

bi-annual recitals held in December and May.

1633 North 29th Street, Fort Dodge, IA

McSweeny’s School of the Performing Arts has a private

musical excellence and progress through participation in

McSweeny's School of the Performing Arts is a music recording studio, sound booth, and a large stage and conschool that is located at 1633 North 29th Street, Fort cert hall. McSweeny’s School of the Performing Arts is Dodge. The school has been in business for 20 years. the host of the Youth Honors Recital sponsored in part by McSweeny’s School of the Performing Arts has four pro- the Fort Dodge Area Symphony for outstanding young fessional music instructors offering private music lessons soloists. The recital is open to vocalists and instrumentalin voice, piano, instrumental music, guitar and Suzuki vio- ists 8th grade and younger. McSweeny’s School of the lin. Students can also participate in the Fort Dodge Area Performing Arts is also host of the annual Desiring the Children's Chorus (grade 1-6). Voice students are frequent Arts Festival. Desiring the Arts Festival connects and pro-

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Readers’ Choice

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