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4-H (Iowa State University Extension & Outreach – Webster County)

4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H youth programs provide opportunities for youth to develop skills they can use now and throughout their life. Iowa 4-H builds upon a century of experience as it fosters positive youth development that is based on the needs and strengths of youth, their families, and communities.

Webster County 4-H has 14 clubs located around the county with numerous project areas. Learn more about topics ranging from aerospace, dogs, rabbits, photography, technology, horses, and clothing, to name a few. 4-H'ers can attend camps, go on trips and attend conferences on the Iowa State University campus.

Categories :   Youth Activities

Phone Number :   515-576-2119

Address :   822 Central Ave., Suite 102, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Website :   extension.iastate.edu/webster/

Contact Person :   Linda Cline

Contact Email :   lcline@iastate.edu

Services :   Achieving Maximum Potential, Education, Health Education, Leadership Skills, Nutrition Education, Problem Solving

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We are here to help. We hold educational workshops, host support groups, have a 24/7 1-800 helpline and are the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research in the world.

Categories :   Crisis/Emergency Information, Health Services, Senior Citizens

Phone Number :   515.478.3117 ext. 8218

Address :   822 Central Ave, Ste 310, Fort Dodge

Website :   www.alz.org

Contact Person :   Greg Woods

Contact Email :   gwoods@alz.org

Services :   Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Emotional Support and Care Coordination with Local Agencies and Providers, Health Education, Hotline, Preventative Healthcare Education, Respite Care, Senior Citizens

American Cancer Society

Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

Categories :   Crisis/Emergency Information, Family Services, Financial Counseling, Food & Nutrition, Health Services, Smoking/Tobacco Cessation

Phone Number :   515.570.4151

Address :   1730 River Forest Dr., Fort Dodge

Website :   www.cancer.org

Contact Person :   Liddy Hora - Health Systems Manager

Contact Email :   liddy.hora@cancer.org

Services :   Cancer Support, Career Opportunities, Education, Financial Counseling, Food and Nutrition Education, Health Education, Healthcare and Transitional Services and Support, Nutrition Education, Palliative Care, Preventative Healthcare Education, Problem Solving, Spanish Interpretor, Support Group, Tobacco Cessation, Transportation, Transportation for Medical Needs, Wellness Screenings

Citizen’s Central (Senior Citizen Center)

Citizen's Central offers active adults over the age of 55 a wide range of activities and entertainment, including social activities, games, parties, billiards, adult education classes, exercise equipment, health, and wellness activities (including yoga), and computer lab with Internet capabilities.

Lunch is provided five days a week through a Congregate Meal Program for a suggested donation for those 55+. Diners under age 55 are welcome--call for the cost of lunch if you are under 55 years of age. A Salad Bar is available to diners with a lunch reservation. Advance reservations are necessary.

Weekly activity/meal schedule can be found in the Lifestyle section of Sunday's Messenger newspaper. 

Categories :   Food & Nutrition, Senior Citizens

Phone Number :   515.573.3429

Address :   617 Central Ave, Fort Dodge

Website :   www.fortdodgeiowa.org/department/division.php?fDD=12-91

Contact Person :   Kim Evans

Contact Email :   kevans@fortdodgeiowa.org

Services :   Health Education, Nutrition Education, Senior Citizens