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.
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Episodes
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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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 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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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 Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
This week, Josh Porter is joined by LJ Maehl (Incoming FDSH Senior and IAGHSAU Student Athletic Advisory Committee) and Erin Gerlich (Director of the IAGHSAU) to discuss how the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union empowers women, the importance of community within high school sports, how being on the advisory committee impacted LJ Maehl, and more!
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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 Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
This week, Josh Porter is joined by Staci Laird (Principal at Fort Dodge Senior High) and Brandon Ruffridge (Athletic and Activities Director at Fort Dodge Senior High) to discuss how Fort Dodge Community School District shapes students for life after High School, recent improvements at the Senior High, upcoming improvemets in the works, and more!
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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 Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
This week, Josh Porter is joined by Fort Dodge Community School District students Jesse Egli, Izzam Mejia, & Jenson Litwiller to recap the 6/9/25 school board meeting, discuss the upcoming referendum, talk about why they love FDCSD, and more!
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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 May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
This week, Dan Altman (School Board President) and Molly Nelson (School Board Member) join Josh Porter (Fort Dodge Community School District Superintendent) to recap the 5/27/25 school board meeting, discuss the upcoming referendum, tell stories about their favorite parts of the Fort Dodge Schools, and more!
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📺 Watch Episodes of The Dodger Download: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLvfpXX0VqlpAsXBn9Os3UQ
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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