Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Newsletter

Luminess Spa and Candle Co LLC

Luminess Spa and Candle Co was created to benefit the community with self care options, which in today's world is so important - with the intention to create and promote relaxation and calmness in a comfortable space. Their facial and body wrap sessions calm the body and mind to help melt away the stress of every day life. They also offer nail enhancement and manicure services. Their body care products are made in-house using all natural organic products, with a variety to choose from, from bath bombs to whipped body butter. You can also find fashion jewelry and sunglasses.

Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.

Brown’s Shoe Fit Company has been fitting people like you with comfortable footwear for over 100 years. In their store you’ll find high quality footwear from the best brands that will be good to your feet so you look and feel great.

Iowa Outdoors Store

The Iowa Outdoors Hardware Store is a unique retail store that provides you everything you need for work or play. They take pride in the hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation lifestyle. They can help you get your work done quickly so you have time to get outdoors.

Mary Kay’s Gift and Home Décor

Mary Kay's Gifts & Home Decor not only offers a wide variety of gift items, home decor, and accessories, but also interior design expertise. Mary Kay has a degree in Interior Design and offers consultation when it comes to buying items and how to arrange each item once you get it home. Mary Kay's Gifts & Home Decor has everything from candles, diffusers, baptism, confirmation, bereavement, Iowa/ISU, wall decor, tabletop decor, furniture, and more.

tRIBBON

CFO Systems, LLC

Congratulations to CFO Systems, LLC on your ribbon cutting, celebrating your membership with the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance! Thank you for your investment in our region! CFO Systems was founded in 2004. They are a nationwide company with offices in Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines, Kansas City, Denver, Vail, Seattle, Connecticut, San Diego, Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina, Sioux Falls, Atlanta, and Montana. Their financial and human resources leadership helps their clients improve profits, grow revenues, and strengthen both their balance sheets and their organizations. Cutting the ribbon is Molly Varangkounh. Molly is based out of Humboldt and has over 20 years of executive accounting and finance experience primarily in the agricultural, manufacturing, and distribution industries that includes serving as the president of a multigenerational family business.

County Connect Webster

Gowrie 2022 Holiday Event Schedule

The holiday season is upon us, and with that comes opportunities to support your local businesses and experience the festivities in Webster County communities. With the collaboration of local organizations and small businesses, Gowrie provides many opportunities for shopping and celebrating this year.

PINK FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 18TH

Shop Local before the Big Box stores Addison James Boutique and Ally J, open 10am-2pm Lost Grove Mercantile, open 9am -2 pm

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 26TH

Lost Grove Mercantile 1108 Market Street, open 9 am - 2 pm

ANNUAL 12 DAYS OF T-SHIRTS DECEMBER 1ST - 12TH!

Addison James Boutique & Ally J, open 10 am - 2 pm

Throughout the month, Wag’n Wheel Boarding and Grooming will take donations for the Almost Home Humane Society - canned/dry cat and dog food, kitty litter, etc.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND

Security Savings Bank - refreshments and door prizes Angel Tree donations to be returned by December 9th!

Heartland Bank, open 9 am - 4 pm lots of food, hot apple cider, guessing games with prizes and plenty of holiday cheer!

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Friday, open 9 am - 4 pm providing refreshments, giveaways and door prizes.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND

Lost Grove Mercantile, open 9 am - 6 pm

Farm & Town Insurance, open 9 am - 3 pm with refreshments and door prizes!

Gowrie Public Library, open 1 - 5 pm

Town Vet Clinic, open 11 am - 2 pm with drawing for gift certificates Donation Drive for local animal shelter

Hometown Tax, open 9 am - Noon

Mission Pop-up Shop at Gowrie Community Center 1206 Market Street, open 9 am - 4 pm, featuring unique and different gifts supporting local and global missions.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD

Lost Grove Mercantile, open 9 am - 4 pm for their Holiday Open House

Gowrie UMC Women’s Bazaar and Coffee, 9 am - 11 am. Includes homemade noodles, rye bread, candy, crafts and more. Don’t miss the cookie walk and fellowship!

Gowrie Public Library, open 9 am - 12 pm Gift Basket Drawing

Security Savings Bank will be providing refreshments and children can see Santa from 9 - 11 am

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD

Foxtail Floral, open 10 am - 2 pm

Mission Pop-up Shop at Gowrie Community Center 1206 Market Street, open 9 am - 1 pm featuring unique and different gifts supporting local and global missions.

Saturday, December 10th

Stop by Lost Grove Mercantile for Breakfast with Santa from 9am-12pm. Bring the kids to have breakfast with Santa! Enjoy complimentary pastries/juice/ coffee with the big guy himself.

Addison James Boutique & Ally J, open 10 am - 2 pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11TH

Turn on your lights!! Christmas Lighting Contest sponsored by Gowrie Municipal Utilities and Gowrie Development Commission

DECEMBER 17TH

Skate with Santa At Wheels of GYC Skate Center from 1 - 4 pm