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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
  • 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!”

Program & Session Sponsors

September Session

CCCU

October Session

iccc

November Session

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December Session

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