Leadership Fort Dodge
MISSION:
We are a leadership program designed to develop leaders who are well-informed, passionate about the community, connected within the region, and ready to make an impact!
Leadership Fort Dodge, established in 2005, offers participants the opportunity to learn about our community through professional presentations, tours of businesses, and interaction with local and state leaders. It is designed to develop leaders who are well-informed, passionate about the community, connected within the region, and ready to make an impact.
DETAILS:
- The program runs from September through May with participants meeting for a full day once per month.
- Enrollment is limited to 28 participants
- A registration fee of $500 covers class materials, food, transportation, orientation & graduation
TOPICS
· History | · Local Government |
· Healthcare & Human Services | · State Government |
· Leadership Skills | · Recreation |
· Arts & Culture | · Business & Industry |
· Education | · Agriculture |
· Public Safety |
2025/2026 CLASS DATES
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - Afternoon Orientation
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026- optional weather makeup session
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - Lunch Graduation
“After seeing all that Fort Dodge both needs and has to offer, I am very excited to get more involved!”
“Every class was full of great information. One of the greatest things offered to professionals in FD.”
“Thank you for the experience of a lifetime with this class! It was incredible and absolutely invaluable!”
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