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Vacation Bible school is July 14-17

St. Olaf Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Church are partnering to hold vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon July 14-17 for ages 6 to 12 years old. The theme is “Lego and Trust God.” There will be an Option Fellowship Camp until 3 p.m. on July 14 and 16. Lunch will be provided to those staying. June 17 will end at 12 p.m. with a block party. Family members are invited to attend. The cost is by freewill donation. It is being held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 239 N. 11th St.

Kendall Young closures scheduled

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be closed today and Saturday for the 4th of July holiday. On July 21, the library will close at 4:30 p.m. for the Hamilton County Fair Parade.

KYL adult programs for July

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold Adult Programs throughout the month of July. Adult Summer Reading Program — Adults are invited to join in a variety of “Plant a Seed, Read” summer programs. There is a “Summer Bucket List Challenge, Fancy Your Flowerpot Contest, and a variety of events celebrating America 250 throughout the library. Details and resources to participate are available at the Adult Checkout Desk. Fancy Your Flowerpot — Stop in to vote for your favorite in the “Fancy Your Flowerpot” contest this month. Flowerpots are on display by the ...

KYL to hold teen events

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold a variety of teen events throughout the summer. Teen Summer Reading Program — Patrons entering sixth through 12th grades are invited to join in a variety of “Plant a seed, Read” summer programs. There is a 10-day reading challenge along with both scheduled and “on your own time” programs each week. Detailed information is available at the Adult Checkout Desk or in the teen area. Fancy Your Flowerpot — Stop in to vote for your favorite in the “Fancy Your Flowerpot” contest this month. Flowerpots are on display by the ...

KYL children’s events scheduled

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having story/activity programs for all ages throughout July. Children’s Summer Reading Program — Patrons, birth to fifth grade, are invited to join in a variety of “Plant a Seed, Read” summer programs. There are reading challenges, adventure maps, and great programs each week. Details and resources to participate are available at the Children’s Checkout Desk. Children’s Special Events Tuesday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Join us for Friends from the Farm, as Hamilton County 4-H will bring in some fuzzy friends during our Wild ...

Cemetery walk features Voices from the Past

The Kossuth County Genealogical Society and the Algona Affiliate of AAUW will be hosting their 14th annual cemetery walk during Founders’ Day weekend in Algona, July 9-12. A graveside presentation will take place beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Riverview Cemetery. The main gate of the cemetery is at the north end of Phillips Street in Algona. Audience members are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring their own lawn chairs. An indoor version will be presented at 2 p.m. on July 12 at the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center meeting room on the Algona campus of Iowa Lakes ...