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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