55th Class Reunion information

St. Edmond Class of 1970 55th Class Reunion Schedule and information

Below you will find an updated schedule of events for the 55th Class Reunion.  We are sending this information to everyone on the email list in hopes that you will be able to attend.  There is no registration or fees for any of the events; it is a choose your own adventure and pay as you go.  Just know that we would love to see you!

Among the events, you will see a St. Edmond Class of 1970 dinner from 6 pm-9 pm on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Olde Boston Restaurant.  Olde Boston is located at 809 Central Avenue.  In order to give the restaurant a general idea of how many people to expect, please let us know by Oct. 1, 2025 if you plan to attend. Last minute walk ins are welcome, and we would love to see you!  (RSVP to vonkluckmom52@gmail or text (319) 239-7037

 

 

We have not created a block of hotel rooms for those needing a place to stay.  You may want to check out this Fort Dodge website if you need a place to stay:

https://www.dodgetheordinary.com

 

 

A separate email will be sent to you with a map of Corpus Christi Cemetery marked with the gravesites of Class of 1970 classmates who are buried there.  The gravesites will be marked with small green yard flags, and the map will be helpful to locate the general area.

 

Our class has a free Class Creator account.  You can access it at:

https://www.classcreator.com/Fort-Dodge-Iowa-St-Edmond-1970/member_login.cfm

Be aware that advertising does pop up, so just close it out to proceed.  Our Class Creator site contains pictures from the 50th reunion, the schedule for the 55th Reunion, and an In Memory Section.  You can also add your information or update your information if you visited the site for our 50th Reunion.

 

 

Our 50th St. Edmond Class of 1970 was delightful; if you were unable to attend, now is your chance!  We are looking forward to seeing you October 3-4, 2025.

 

Blessings to you and those you love,

 

Barb Lyman-Kluck,  Mary Karen McCarten Bradley, Kathleen Walsh Schreier,  Mary Horrell, Dorothy Condon Griffin, Clare Peters Ueltschy, Julie Angstrom Nicholson, Tim McGonegle,

Mary Tarbox, Patty Potratz, Bill Vit, Tom Hemann, Anna Jordison Walsh

 
 
 
                            St. Edmond Class of 1970 55th Reunion Optional Events
Reunion Schedule:  Please come and join us in any of the following activities:
  Date and time Optional Events: Contact Person
  Friday, October 3, 2025 7:00 pm St. Edmond Homecoming Festivites 7:00 football game against GTRA at Dodger Stadium.  Court introductions will be made, and the FDSH Marching Band will perform.  
  4:00-? Happy Hour at Olde Boston  
  Cost: Pay for what you order
  7:00 p.m. St. Edmond Football Game for those who would like to attend  
  Cost: Pay your own admission to the game
       
  Saturday, Oct 4, 2021 Optional activities:  
   
Visit Fort Dodge
https://www.dodgetheordinary.com		 on your own
  Wed.- Sat  Noon-5:00 Blanden Art Museum  Tour on your own.  
  920 3rd Ave S on your own
  Anytime Grain Silo Murals     Stunning! On your own
  727 Hawkeye Ave
  Sat & Sun   10-4 Community Apple Orchard 2237 160th St  
  Great gift shop.  Apple Fest is Oct 4-5  
  11:30 am to 1 pm Come and Go at Shiny Top Brew Pub; Let's meet for lunch  520 Central Ave  Cost:  order off the menu Kathleen Walsh Schreier 515-570-2176
     
  Opens at 2:00 Dariette Ice Cream Shop                          Treat yourself to ice cream On Your own
  Open 1 pm to 9 pm River Hops Brewing                                 1014 Central Avenue On Your own
  Open 1 to   6 pm Wine tasting available at Solder’s Creek Winery On your own
    1580 Paragon Ave.
  Open 9 to 5 Fort Museum and Village On your own
  1 Museum Rd
  Open Saturday 9 am-Noon Matt Cosgrove River's Edge Discovery Center   20 N. 1st Street Fort Dodge on your own
  Saturday 10-4?? Studio Fusion  21 S. 12th Street, Fort Dodge Discover the joy of crafting!  (515)570-4442 on your own
  Cemetery is open         9 a.m. to   9 p.m. Corpus Christi Cemetery Walk North 15th Street  Graves of classmates will be marked  On your own
 
       
  Open 8 am to 10 pm Veterans’ Memorial Park On your own
  1386 National Ave.                                                       Northwest corner of Kennedy Park
  Open but hours vary Fort Frenzy – fun for families On your own
  3232 1st Ave S    https://www.fortfrenzy.com/
  2:00 PM Tour of St. Edmond  
  Meet at the main entrance of St. Edmond on 22nd St. Mary Karen McCarten Bradley (515)570-1278
  4:00 PM Happy Hour at Olde Boston Kathleen Walsh Schrerier
     
  4:30 PM Mass at Holy Trinity for those that want to attend.  2501 6th Ave. N (East of St. Edmond)  
  5:00 p.m. Shag the Drag on Central Ave on your way to the Class Dinner; arrange with friends or go by yourself for a flashback to your high school days! Those wanting to Shag the Drag could  meet at the Square
  6 to 9 pm St. Edmond Class of 1970 dinner at Olde Boston, 803 Central Ave., FD. Cost: Pay for your own meal, beverages, and tip.  We would like to give the Restaurant a rough number of those attending, but walk-ins are welcome!! Please RSVP to vonkluckmom52@gmail.com  or text (319)239-7037
       
  Sunday, October 5, 2025    
    Cruise to the Woods Car Show                        Lizard Creek Ranch & Event Center                       1762 Johnson Ave. Fort Dodge On your own