The Dodger Download
🎧 Dodger Download is your official source for everything happening in the Fort Dodge Community School District. Stay informed with recaps of school board meetings, hear directly from teachers, administrators, and students, and get the inside scoop on upcoming events, programs, and achievements. Whether you’re a parent, student, staff member, or community supporter, this podcast keeps you connected to the people and stories shaping Dodger Nation. Subscribe and stay in the know — because at FDCSD, every story matters. #Proud2bFD
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Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Beth Wilder (Director) and Emma Lampe (Assistant) work in TAP (Transition Alliance Program) at Fort Dodge Community School District. We discuss the impact of TAP on the community, summer camps for individuals in TAP, how the community and businesses can help, and more!
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🛑 Support Our Episode Sponsor: First Interstate Bank: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com
This podcast is presented by Fort Dodge Community School District and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
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Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Emma Connelly and Simeon Roberts are two students who are very active with extracurricular activities at Fort Dodge Senior High School. We discuss how they both became involved in extracurricular activities, the benefits of trying new things, the instructors who inspire them, and more!
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🛑 Support Our Episode Sponsor: Central Financial Group: https://www.centralfinancialgroup.com
This podcast is presented by Fort Dodge Community School District and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#SchoolBoardUpdate #EducationMatters #CommunityEducation #SchoolNews #DistrictDecisions #InsideTheSchools #PublicEducation #SchoolBoardPodcast #FortDodgeSchools #StudentSuccess #Proud2bFD
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Nik Moser is the Director of the Fort Dodge Community Schools Foundation, Head Coach of the Fort Dodge Senior High Football Team, and Head Coach of the Fort Dodge Senior High Track Team. We discuss how the Fort Dodge Community Schools Foundation supplements the Fort Dodge Community School District, upcoming events, board tidbits, and more!
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🛑 Support Our Episode Sponsor: Unity Point: https://www.unitypoint.org
This podcast is presented by Fort Dodge Community School District and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#SchoolBoardUpdate #EducationMatters #CommunityEducation #SchoolNews #DistrictDecisions #InsideTheSchools #PublicEducation #SchoolBoardPodcast #FortDodgeSchools #StudentSuccess #Proud2bFD
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
This week, Josh Porter is joined by Unity Point CEO, Leah Glasgo. They discuss the importance of the CTE program at Fort Dodge Community School District, the impact on the community, the benefits to employers like Unity Point, board tidbits, upcoming events, and more!
📹 Career & Technical Education Videos:- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs4t2GYPKo40_MFalJKQQM8_AQEtr6Vh1
🔗 2025 Bond Information: - https://www.fdschools.org/page/school-facility-planning-2025
🔴 Follow Fort Dodge Community School District: Website: https://www.fdschools.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FDCSD/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortdodge_csd/ X: https://www.twitter.com/FDCSD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-dodge-community-school-district YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLvfpXX0VqlpAsXBn9Os3UQ
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🛑 Support Our Episode Sponsor: Unity Point: https://www.unitypoint.org
This podcast is presented by Fort Dodge Community School District and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#SchoolBoardUpdate #EducationMatters #CommunityEducation #SchoolNews #DistrictDecisions #InsideTheSchools #PublicEducation #SchoolBoardPodcast #FortDodgeSchools #StudentSuccess #Proud2bFD
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
This week, Josh Porter is joined by Lindey Krug (Theater Director, Speech, Drama, and more) and Emily Klocke (Assistant Principal at Fort Dodge Senior High). They discuss their journeys to Fort Dodge Community School District, how the upcoming bond referendum will impact multiple departments within the school, the upcoming public forum that will help educate individuals on the forthcoming vote, and more!
🔗 2025 Bond Information: - https://www.fdschools.org/page/school-facility-planning-2025
🔴 Follow Fort Dodge Community School District: Website: https://www.fdschools.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FDCSD/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortdodge_csd/ X: https://www.twitter.com/FDCSD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-dodge-community-school-district YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLvfpXX0VqlpAsXBn9Os3UQ
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🛑 Support Our Episode Sponsor: Unity Point: https://www.unitypoint.org/
This podcast is presented by Fort Dodge Community School District and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#SchoolBoardUpdate #EducationMatters #CommunityEducation #SchoolNews #DistrictDecisions #InsideTheSchools #PublicEducation #SchoolBoardPodcast #FortDodgeSchools #StudentSuccess #Proud2bFD
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
This week, Josh Porter is joined by Nicole Ahrens, preschool director for the Early Childhood Center. Nicole brought Asher Morain and Moriah Minikwa with her to discuss ways the ECC is helping mold the minds of our future leaders.
ECC Videos: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW3Xr3u7N7A - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kflpFU1_NZw
🔴 Follow Early Childhood Center (ECC): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eccworldchangers/
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🛑 Support Our Episode Sponsor: Central Financial Group: https://www.centralfinancialgroup.com
This podcast is presented by Fort Dodge Community School District and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#SchoolBoardUpdate #EducationMatters #CommunityEducation #SchoolNews #DistrictDecisions #InsideTheSchools #PublicEducation #SchoolBoardPodcast #FortDodgeSchools #StudentSuccess #Proud2bFD
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
This week, Josh Porter is joined by the Director of Security, Roger Porter, and the School Resource Officer, Jordan Hagar. They discuss safety in schools, important changes they've made to increase security, the importance of perception when analyzing issues that arise, and much more!
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🛑 Support Our Episode Sponsor: First Interstate Bank: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/
This podcast is presented by Fort Dodge Community School District and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#SchoolBoardUpdate #EducationMatters #CommunityEducation #SchoolNews #DistrictDecisions #InsideTheSchools #PublicEducation #SchoolBoardPodcast #FortDodgeSchools #StudentSuccess #Proud2bFD
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
This week, Josh Porter is joined by Duncombe Elementary School Principal Ryan Flaherty and Cooper Elementary School Principal Kate Simpson to discuss their first days of school in 2025, reflecting on what they have accomplished so far, their favorite aspects of their positions, and more!
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🛑 Support Our Episode Sponsor: First Interstate Bank: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/
This podcast is presented by Fort Dodge Community School District and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#SchoolBoardUpdate #EducationMatters #CommunityEducation #SchoolNews #DistrictDecisions #InsideTheSchools #PublicEducation #SchoolBoardPodcast #FortDodgeSchools #StudentSuccess #Proud2bFD
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
This week, Josh Porter is joined by Fort Dodge Community School District senior brass section leader, Drew Essman, and Fort Dodge Community School District Band Instructor, Al Paulson to recap the 8/11/25 school board meeting, discuss growth of the Fort Dodge Senior High band, and more!
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🛑 Support Our Episode Sponsor: Central Iowa Distributing: https://www.cidsanitary.com/
This podcast is presented by Fort Dodge Community School District and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#SchoolBoardUpdate #EducationMatters #CommunityEducation #SchoolNews #DistrictDecisions #InsideTheSchools #PublicEducation #SchoolBoardPodcast #FortDodgeSchools #StudentSuccess #Proud2bFD
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
This week, Josh Porter is joined by Middle School Principal Shawn Chesteen to discuss the importance of providing an educational and nurturing environment to middle school-aged students, why it is key to listen to students, how to best ensure students have the best learning opportunities, and more!
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🛑 Support Our Episode Sponsor: Rides Bar & Grill: https://www.ridesbar-grill.com
This podcast is presented by Fort Dodge Community School District and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#SchoolBoardUpdate #EducationMatters #CommunityEducation #SchoolNews #DistrictDecisions #InsideTheSchools #PublicEducation #SchoolBoardPodcast #FortDodgeSchools #StudentSuccess #Proud2bFD