The Homicide/Other Violent Crimes Program provides free and confidential services to support victims and survivors of violent crimes and loved ones of homicide.  The program service area includes 15 North Central Iowa counties.  Clients receiving services are victims of assault, attempted murder, harassment, stalking, bank robbery, kidnapping, other violent crimes, vehicular homicide, and homicide. Unfortunately the number of clients have skyrockted, while funding has been cut. 

For the past 7 years the “Tee’d Off Against Violence” golf tournament and silent auction have been a means to raise money to assist survivors with hotel rooms during trials, gas cards to get to court or necessary appointments and to assist with expenses incurred due to being a victim of a crime.

This year’s event begins Friday August 4, 2023 at the Fort Dodge Laramar, it is free to the public and includes live music by Lone Tree Revival, 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction. Doors open at 5pm. 

The 7th Annual 4 Person Best Ball 18 Hole Golf Tournament is Saturday August 5, 2023, @ 9:00 am at Lakeside Municipal Golf course.  A silent auction, raffle, food, games, and prizes are all included during the day of golf.