Jen Fitzgerald and Jeana Becker join Shelly and Peter to discuss their journeys to The Fort Museum, recap the recent Frontier Days event and parade, upcoming events at The Fort Museum, how to tour The Fort Museum, some of their favorite items/buildings at The Fort Museum, and more!

🎤 Jen Fitzgerald - Executive Director at The Fort Museum and Frontier Village.

🎤 Jeana Becker - Frontier Days board member and Frontier Days Chairperson.

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Shelly and Peter travel to the Vincent House to talk to Jennifer Condon and Jane Gibb about the Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation. We discuss Jennifer and Jane's backgrounds, Catherine's life, the formation of the foundation, how the foundation has impacted the local community, their silent partnerships with organizations, and more!

🎤 Jennifer Condon - Current Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation board member and Fort Dodge Public Art Commission Board Member.

🎤 Jane Gibb - Long time Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation board member and art lover.

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Shelly and Peter sit down with the legendary Larry Mitchell and Buzz Powers to discuss the founding of Comedia Musica Players, fun moments on stage, how musicals have changed over time, the best parts about live performances, and more!

🎤 Larry Mitchell - Co-founder of the Comedia Musica Players and one of the most influential figures in Fort Dodge’s music and theater scene. With over 80 productions directed and decades of teaching and mentorship, his impact has shaped generations of performers in Iowa.

🎤 Buzz Powers - Past board member of Hawkeye Community Theatre and longtime director/performer with Hawkeye and Comedia Musica Players.

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Shelly and Peter adventure to Shiny Top Brewing in Fort Dodge, Iowa. This episode they are joined by Nate McCubbin and Sabrynn Ulrich. They discuss how Shiny Top has expanded and changed over the years, the rotating artwork at Shiny Top, the different beers they have made, their amazing pizza and food selection, and more!

🎤 Nate McCubbin - Nate McCubbin is the co-owner of ShinyTop Brewing, a craft brewery and live music venue in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He has played a key role in building a community-focused space that supports local artists, musicians, and events in North Central Iowa.

🎤 Sabrynn Ulrich - Sabrynn Ulrich is a longtime bartender at ShinyTop Brewing. As part of the Shiny Top team, she helps create the friendly, music-driven atmosphere the venue is known for. -

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Shelly and Peter are joined by Megan Cassady and Alyssa Sparks of Stage Door Productions. We discuss Megan and Alyssa's background in the arts and music, the founding of Stage Door Productions, fun stories from past performances, looking forward to their upcoming play Matilda Jr., and more!

🎤 Megan Cassady - Megan is an active member of Stage Door Productions in Fort Dodge, Iowa, where she contributes her time and talent to bringing local theatre productions to life. She is passionate about supporting the arts and helping create meaningful experiences for the community.

🎤 Alyssa Sparks - Alyssa is involved with Stage Door Productions in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and enjoys being part of the collaborative effort that makes community theatre possible. She is dedicated to fostering creativity and strengthening the local arts scene.

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Shelly and Peter head to Flour & Bloom Iowa to learn more about the different projects they have going on. Alex, April, and Jolene discuss how the business started, incorporating crafts and studios, planning new events, adding a baking element, and more!

🎤 Alex Nguyen - Baker at Flour and Bloom Iowa

🎤 April Cowell - Properties at Flour and Bloom Iowa

🎤 Jolene Hays - Flowers at Flour and Bloom Iowa -

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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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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

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