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Brown Bag Briefings continue

The Friends of the Fort Dodge Library announce this spring’s installment of the Brown Bag Briefings. They are held every Thursday at noon in the meeting room of the Fort Dodge Library. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Water, coffee and cookies will be provided. The briefings last one hour and the public is invited to attend. There is no charge for admission. This week’s topic is How to Avoid Cybercrimes, Scams, and Fraud. The Fort Dodge Community Foundation in partnership with our local police and sheriff’s departments, First Interstate Bank, and First State ...

Nielsens will perform at the Fonda Arts Center

FONDA — The father/daughter acoustic duo of Josh and Rowyn Nielsen will perform at 3 p.m. on April 26 at the Fonda Arts Center. Rowyn Nielsen is in the band Heritage, has played Varina’s town celebration with her family, called The Nielsensations, as well as singing at her church and for weddings. Josh Nielsen has helped form and played with several bands over the years, including Third Warning with Larry Heschke and other talented local musicians. Together, Josh and Rowyn play soft rock, pop, classic, and a little bit of country. The Fonda Arts Center is located on the Northwest ...

Lehigh Methodist to hold Second Sunday Supper

LEHIGH — The Lehigh Methodist Church will serve Second Sunday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday for a freewill offering. The menu is chicken and noodles on top of mashed potatoes, dessert and a drink. Carryouts are available by calling 515-359-2329 after 4 p.m. Sunday.

VFW to hold garage sale

VFW Post 1856 will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to noon today at the VFW, 518 S. 29th St.

Coffee and Conservation is today

Coffee and Conservation will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center, 20 N. First St. Topic is “Wild Animal Babies and Wildlife Laws,” with guest speakers Matt Petersen, Iowa DNR, and Justin Goodno, 515 Wildlife Rehabilitation.