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Free gate on Friday night offers street dance with local band Dragon Boats to roar again at Badger Lake
A distant drum beat rises steadily over Badger Lake at Webster County’s John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. Rhythmic chants erupt from the long boats as paddlers slice through the water in a race to the finish.
It’s time for the dragon to awaken once again as the Badger Lake Dragon Boat Association prepares for its annual festival, slated for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10 at Kennedy Park.
Co-chairs Linda Donner and Barb Michaels have a little bit of the dragon living in their souls. Now
in its 27th year, the two Fort Dodge women have teamed up to lead the event for more than 20 years — and show no signs of slowing down yet. Rather, they are working hard to make the Dragon Boat Festival bigger and better, this year offering free admission to the public, courtesy of strong sponsor support. “We could not do this without really great support from the sponsors,” Michaels said.
It’s that financial support that opens the gate for free on Friday night for visitors to come out and enjoy a street dance type festival with local band Renegade Soul performing.
“We’re setting it up a little different this year,” Donner said. “We’re hoping that it will help keep everyone together more and make sure they have a good time.”
While the Friday night band has traditionally performed down the hill, near the lake, this year organizers are putting everything closer together, just up from the beach. The band will be set up on the parking lot, allowing room for dancers to safely
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kick up their heels. Concession stands, including a variety of food, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, will be open nearby.
“We’re very happy that we can support a local band,” Donner said.
Renegade Soul has a strong local following for its rock and roll sound.
Another new partnership this year is with the parents group at St. Edmond Catholic School. For the last few years, volunteers from St. Edmond helped in a variety of aspects, and so this year the Badger Lake Dragon Boat Association made the partnership more official.
Football players from St. Edmond have long provided the physical labor to unload and set up heavy equipment. This year, in return for all the volunteer work, the parent association will be operating the concession stand and benefiting from the proceeds.
“We can’t continue to do all of this without help, and they have been helping for a long time anyway,” Donner said. “They have good volunteers that show up and work with us.”
Still more volunteers are always needed, and both Michaels and Donner encourage members of the public to visit the Dragon Boat website to learn
We could not do this without really great support from the sponsors
-Barb Michaels “ “
more about volunteering and sign up to help. Areas where volunteers are needed include merchandise sales, parking, information desk, boat staging, timing and event clean-up.
It takes a lot of work to pull off a festival of this size, but Donner and Michaels leave no doubt that it’s all worth it.
“We have teams that come from all over to race,” Donner said.
Teams from Minnesota, Kansas, and Wisconsin have become regulars at the local dragon boat festival. Likewise, local teams, The Dragons and Fighting Angels Abreast, regularly travel to other events to support the communities that travel to Fort Dodge. The local teams have even competed overseas, from Canada to Germany, and a myriad of other locations.
Badger Lake has become a popular place because of the flat water and ideal racing conditions. At about 300 meters, the race is shorter than the many 500 meter races, but that also means that
teams can compete in more heats. While at some events, teams may get only one or two races in, here in Webster County most teams will compete at least three times.
Each team requires 20 paddlers, a sternsman, and a drummer. Organizers provide a sternsman to steer for the local teams. Tom Donner is an experienced sternsman and explains what it takes to steer one of the long boats.
“It takes enough time in the boat to get the experience to understand the dynamics of steering a boat,” he said. “It’s not like you’re in a canoe. It’s not like steering anything else. The boats we have are Hong Kong boats. They have a fixed rudder in back and it gives you the ability to gradually turn the boat.”
A sternsman, Tom Donner said, “can’t win the race because we don’t paddle, but we can lose it for a team by not making the boat go straight.”
Sound complicated? Perhaps, but dragon boat association members are always happy to help
newcomers learn the sport. Practices are held at 5 p.m. each Sunday at Badger Lake. Spectators can come to watch, and prospective new paddlers can learn more about how it’s all done.
New teams are always welcome and can sign up on the website. There is also a youth competition, no teams required. Youth from 11 to 17 will receive basic instruction, a life vest, and be paired up with other youth to compete as one team.
Learning how to work as a team is perhaps the most fundamental aspect of dragon boating. Likewise, volunteers work within the community to benefit the community. The silent auction to benefit the local center in Fort Dodge is dear to the hearts of volunteers.
“All proceeds benefit the Unity Point Cancer Center,” Donner said. “We are very happy that 100 percent of the proceeds stay to help in the local community.”
Bidding will start for the silent auction on Friday evening and continue throughout much of the day on Saturday. As always, there will be a breast cancer ceremony during the lunch break on Saturday, with winning bids to be announced that day.
Free music, fun, and a chance to benefit a local cause, that’s what keeps the Dragon Boat Association pulling hard to make the festival a success, year after year.
To learn more, or to sign up as a volunteer or form a team, visit the association’s website at badgerlakedragonboating.com.
schedule:
FRIDAY, AUG 9
• 5:30 P.M., GATES OPEN, TEAM DINNER BEGINS
• 6 P.M., SILENT AUCTION OPENS FOR UNITY POINT CANCER CENTER, FORT DODGE
• 6:45 P.M., PRESENTATION OF COLORS
• 6:50 PM., INTRODUCTION OF TEAMS, AWAKENING OF DRAGON CEREMONY
• 7:30 P.M., RENEGADE SOUL TAKES THE STAGE, EVENING ENDS WITH FIREWORKS
SATURDAY, AUG. 10
• 8:30 A.M., CAPTAIN’S MEETING
• 9 A.M., RACING BEGINS, SILENT AUCTION CONTINUES
• APPROXIMATELY NOON, BREAST CANCER CEREMONY DURING LUNCH
• APPROXIMATELY 3 P.M., AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWS CONCLUSION OF RACING
We have teams that come from all over to race
-Linda Donner “ “
On Friday, August 9 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.,
Friendship Haven hosts their annual fundraising event, Hilltop Fest, on their campus at 420 Kenyon Road. This year, the wildly popular Tank Anthony Band will be headlining with DJ Dean Vinchattle spinning tunes during dinner. The Webster County Pork Producers and Olde Boston’s Restaurant & Pub will provide food, with a unique specialty drink, wine, and beer as refreshments. There will be a raffle during the event, with prizes including $2,500 in cash, a $2,000 travel certificate, a $500 Hy-Vee shopping spree, and more.
The fundraiser for the retirement community will cap their Spirit Week, full of daily special activities, themed dress-up days, and local food trucks.
Hilltop Fest is more than just a celebration; it also serves to raise funds for the Friendship Haven Good Samaritan Fund. The primary purpose of the Good Samaritan Fund is to provide immediate support and assistance to residents beyond what Medicaid benefits may cover. It also helps provide innovative and responsive services to all residents. An example of this is their Companion Pro-
gram, where companions offer one-on-one companionship to those who need it most, helping combat isolation and loneliness. In addition, for nearly 75 years, the Good Samaritan and Care Trust Funds have helped Friendship Haven uphold the promise that no resident is ever asked to leave due to financial constraints.
“Our charitable care mission is only possible thanks to the generous support of our Friendship Haven family and community friends,” said Jen Lane, Friendship Haven’s Director of Engagement. Tickets are $20.
For more information about Hilltop Fest, contact Lane at (515) 573-6005 or jen.lane@ friendshiphaven.org.
SPIRIT WEEK
Monday: Pajama Day; Miss Casey’s Donuts & Wishbone
Coffee in the morning; Big Acai Bowl in afternoon
Tuesday: Favorite Team Day; Feed Shack, Little Lemon Co.
Wednesday: Hat Day, Mama Dee’s Tacos
Thursday: Superhero Day, Texas Toast & Tots
Friday: Friendship Haven & Hilltop Fest Day; Ardys Mae, The Dariette in the afternoon, Pliner’s Popcorn at the event
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AUGUST LOCAL EVENTS CALENDAR
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AUGUST 4
Bingo! @ Soldier Creek Winery
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 6
Back-to-School Block Party
Community Health Center & UDMO
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Health Center of Fort Dodge 126 N 10th Street • Fort Dode, IA
AUGUST 8
Severio Mancieri LIVE at Shiny Top
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shiny Top Brewing
520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 9
Hilltop Fest 2024
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friendship Haven
420 Kenyon Road • Fort Dodge, IA
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
TICKETS AVAILABLE
AUGUST 9
Jeremy Ober + Big D’s Bama Smoke & Grill
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 10
Graffiti Lettering Art Class
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Blanden Art Education Center 224 South 8th Street • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 11
Ned Freeley Funn Band LIVE at Soldier Creek Winery
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 15
Chris Powell LIVE at Shiny Top
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shiny Top Brewing
520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
Lone Tree Revival + Texas Toasts & Tots
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 18
Bingo! @ Soldier Creek Winery
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 20
Comedia Musica Players AUDITIONS for “Holiday Inn”
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Historic Phillips Auditorium 1015 5th Avenue N • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 21
Ribbon Cutting: The Church of Damascus Road
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance 24 N 9th St STE A • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 21
Comedia Musica Players AUDITIONS for “Holiday Inn”
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Historic Phillips Auditorium 1015 5th Avenue N • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 22
Ribbon Cutting: Soldier Creek Winery
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
Abby Phelps LIVE at Shiny Top
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shiny Top Brewing
520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 23
David Simmons featuring Greg & Jake Merritt + Big D’s Bama Smoke & Grill
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 24
Mimosas + Nathan & Clay
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 24
Jive for Five at Soldier Creek Winery
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 29
Jake Schrodt LIVE at Shiny Top
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shiny Top Brewing
520 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
AUGUST 30
Salty View + Burrito Mexpress and Texas Toasts & Tots
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
1584 Paragon Avenue • Fort Dodge, IA
Good Eats &Drinks
FAST-FOOD:
Burger King 2814 5th Ave. S
Casey’s Carry-Out Pizza 2007 N.15th St. 2206 2nd Ave. N. 1133 S. 22nd St. 1308 3rd
dining:
716 Main Humboldt
Amigos 280 N. 1st St.
Applebee’s 2810 5th Ave. S
Bloomers on Central 900 Central Ave.
Buffalo Wild Wings 2909 5th Ave. S.
CasaBlanca Steak House Hwy 169
Ardys Mae Coffee and Dessert 14 S. 14th St.
Community Tap & Pizza 2026 5th Ave. S.
Peking Garden 510 5th Ave. S.
Hacienda Vieja 1518 3rd Ave. NW
Ja-Mar Drive-In 329 S. 25th St.
Lizard Creek Ranch 1762 Johnson Ave
The Stadium 2001 2nd Ave. N.
Lomitas Mexican Restaurant 2223 5th Ave. S.
Mineral City 2621 5th Ave. So.
Ninja Sushi Steak House 407 S. 25th St.
Perkins 511 S. 32nd St.
Pizza Ranch 3311 5th Ave. S. 1317 Central Ave.
A Pinch of Love Cafe 850 S. 18th St.
Shiny Top Brewing 520 Central Ave. 2021 6th Ave. S. 2707 N. 15th St.
Tom Thumb Drive Inn ......................... 1412 A. St. ................................ 3521 5th Ave. S.
Tropical Smoothie ................. 2813 1/2 5th Ave. S. ................................... 2002 N. 15th St.
Zakeer’s Family Restaurant......... 425 2nd Ave. S.
Dunkin’ Donuts 2520 5th Ave.
a look back
By Tom Tourville
“CAN’T FIND THE TIME” IN DAKOTA CITY ROSE COLORED GLASS
This month the group I’m going to look back at is a group that most likely could be explained as a “one hit wonder,” but this was an amazing hit and a great story of rock and roll. This is a story of a Dallas, Texas based band, who while being very good musicians, they were even better vocalists. That band, the Rose Colored Glass and their hit, “Can’t Find The Time.”
It must have been fun when kids learned that Rose Colored Glass was coming to Dakota City for a show in July of 1971. The group was on tour playing Midwest Ballrooms and the Star Ballroom snagged a date. I’ve never figured out why Fort Dodge’s Laramar Ballroom didn’t book this show, but I’m sure the Star was happy they didn’t.
Rose Colored Glass (RCG) got its start in the mid ‘60s when five talented musicians began playing in and around Dallas, Texas. The musicians included: Bobby Caldwell,-keyboards, Mary Owens-vocals, Roe Cree-guitar, Larry Meletio-drums and Bob Penhall-bass. Shortly after the new band was formed as RCG, Penhall left the band and they were now a four-piece group. From time to time a fifth member might be added to play bass guitar, so the band would fluctuate between four to five members. What the band was known for was their perfect four-part harmonies that you hear so well on “Can’t Find The Time.”
It wasn’t long before they were out playing a large regional Texas territory and in doing so, they met their manager, Norm Miller. This was RSC’s lucky day, as Miller was a fantastic manager. Norm really liked the band’s sound and took them into a studio to record a few tunes. He thought they sounded a lot like Bread and was looking for material they could record that fit that Bread sound mold.
Earlier in 1969 a band called Orpheus recorded a song titled “Can’t Find The Time” for MGM Records. The song didn’t do much and was gone from the charts quickly. As they say, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” This was the case for RCG as Miller had a demo copy of the Orpheus release and brought it to RCG. The demo that RCG worked up had a much faster tempo than the Orpheus version. Then there were the absolute killer vocals by the band, especially with Caldwell and Owens singing lead. Simply wow. Listening to it again gives me chill bumps. If you would like to hear it again, it can easily be found on YouTube.
In the Fall of 1970, Miller took RCG’s demo for “Can’t Find The Time” to New York’s Bang Records. The label loved what they heard and let the band know they were going to release RCG’s first national release on Bang.
Bang Records was so excited for the project, that the band had not even heard the final version of the record before it was released. In March of 1971, the group was asked to play American Bandstand and that led to many more high profile bookings and it really
helped propel the record. By April, the record reached its peak on the Billboard Hot 100 reaching #30. The flip side that was chosen for the release was “Mystic Touch” (Bang #584). If you talk with people today everyone remembers “Can’t Find The Time “and thought it was a top ten hit on the charts, but this was not the case. Such was rock and roll. While the song was on the U. S. charts, it also came out on President Records #338 in Great Britain and Apex Records in Canada.
Quickly, Bang Records released the band’s second record, “If It’s Alright With You/You’re Good For Me” (Bang Records #588). Once again, Bang released the record before the band could even hear the final version as it was being released nationally.
What was sad for RCG, they had also recorded an entire LP for Bang, but it was never released. I’d love to hear that platter. The band started to have troubles with their booking agent, not Norm Miller. It seemed like there was always “something” happening that made it hard for the band to be successful. It was when the agency wanted to add different musicians than the original four members is when things stated to move downhill and the band members became disillusioned. By late 1972, the group would disband.
It must have been exciting for the kids to see RCG in person at the Star who were just on American Bandstand and at the time had one of the hottest songs in America. It was a simpler time for such amazing memories. A couple of side notes on the band: Hootie & The Blowfish recorded “Can’t Find The Time” for the movie, “Me, Myself & Irene.” Many people confuse Bobby Caldwell from RCG with the late Bobby Caldwell who had the hit, “What You Wouldn’t Do For Love.” They were different performers.
On this Midwest Ballroom tour, the band would also play Okoboji’s Roof Garden Ballroom as well as Slayton, Minnesota’s, Valhalla Ballroom. I hope you enjoyed this look back at the Rose Colored Glass.
artistspot
How long have you been performing?
I have been performing in various capacities for right around 20 years. I started taking violin lessons when I was 11 years old. That’s when my love for performing began. Throughout my middle school and high school years I played violin in school ensembles and at church. It wasn’t until I was attending Iowa State University for Music Education that I began working my way into the country music scene. That is also when I worked my guitar, keys and vocal abilities up to a level that I felt comfortable performing. During my college years I played fiddle and sang harmony in the Royce Johns Band. I moved back to Denison after graduating college to pursue my teaching career and my own performance life took a back seat for a few years. In the winter of 2022 I came across the opportunity to audition for the female vocalist role in Salty View’s Acoustic Review. I was asked to join the band and made my debut in the spring of 2023. That spring, Renegade Soul evolved. In addition to the band gigs, I have launched my solo performance career in the spring of 2023.
I truly enjoy every aspect of performing. Whether it’s singing lead and delivering a favorite song, or adding supplemental elements such as harmony or fiddle to a song in a band setting. Making music and watching an audience take it in never gets old.
What’s the most challenging thing about performing live?
The most challenging part of performing live is reading the crowd and delivering a performance that speaks to them. My primary goal is to tailor my performances to the audience in front of me. Figuring out exactly what a specific crowd wants to hear on the fly can be challenging
What are some of your most memorable gigs?
By far my most memorable gig was opening for Josh Turner at the Downtown Country Jam in Fort Dodge with Renegade Soul last September. The crowd was amazing and we had the opportunity to spend time with Josh’s bandmates throughout the day. The whole experience was out of this world. A close second was my first solo show last year that took place at Shiny Top Brewing in Fort Dodge. I had such a wonderful group of supporters come out, including other members of the Fort Dodge music scene. The support that fellow musicians show other musicians in the Iowa Music Scene is really something special.
How would you describe your sound?
My sound is a mix of traditional and contemporary country with a hint of rock. Heavily influenced by the likes of Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Alison Krauss.
When not making music, how do you like to spend your time?
Most of my life revolves around music, whether I am teaching, performing, leading worship at my church or working on a musical project. But if I am not working on music, you will probably catch me working on a Real Estate Transaction for a client, doing a project in my house or spending time with friends and family.
Were you involved in music/arts growing up?
I started taking violin lessons at the age of 11. A few years later I started taking piano lessons. Throughout my highschool years I played violin in school musicals and on the worship team at my church.
First Solo Gig - Shiny Top Brewing 2023
Renegade Soul - Band Photo
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Renegade Soul at Downtown Country Jam 2023 - Opening for Josh Turner - Photo Credit to Marco Bautista
Salty View’s Acoustic Review - Hot Summer Nights event Denison, IA - Gordon Wolf
shiningstar
Lydia Ann Rude
Age: 11 • Hometown: Lehigh, IA • Instrument: Singing
Where do you go to school and what
I go to Southeast Valley Middle School in Burnside and will be going into 6th grade this
What do you enjoy about performing?
I love seeing the reaction of the crowd when I sing. It tells me they are enjoying my as I am enjoying them.
What challenges you as a performer?
Trying to get better can be challenging, it can be a lot of work sometimes, but is always
Tell us about a couple of your most
I always love getting solo parts at my middle school concerts. It makes me feel special to be able to do that. Another moment that I will remember forever is having 20 family members supporting me at my Fourth of July
Who do you look up to?
I look up to my Momma. She was a performer when she was younger and supports me in all of my dreams.
How do you see the music in your life in 25 years?
In 25 years I see myself having a successful signing career, married and teaching my children to perform.
If you could take a trip anywhere in the world, where would you pick?
I would love to go to Hawaii. I love their culture, especially the singing and dancing.
Walk us through a day in the life of Lydia.
It’s currently summer, so I sleep in till around 8:00, wake up and find some breakfast. Then I watch TV and play some games with my brothers outside. We like to swim, jump on the trampoline and swing. I like to annoy my brothers and they like to annoy me. Then we just chill until it’s time for dinner. Then I get ready for bed.
My proudest accomplishment is getting invited to the Bill Riley Talent Show at the Iowa State Fair by performing “Blue” by LeAnn Rimes.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$20 PER PERSON INCLUDES
DINNER FROM THE WEBSTER COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS & OLDE BOSTON’S RAFFLE PRIZES
MUSIC BY TANK ANTHONY BAND & DEAN VINCHATTLE
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT FRIENDSHIP HAVEN! 420 KENYON ROAD, FORT DODGE
