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Webster County Fair Open Photography Photos wanted

Call for photography entries The Webster County Fair will offer an open photography class once again this year giving the public the opportunity to showcase their work as well as receive feedback through judging. Entries will be accepted beginning Tuesday through July 2 at the Webster County Extension office located at 822 Central Ave. Suite 102 (in the Wells Fargo building) in Fort Dodge. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. There are two divisions for entry: youth and adult/senior. Categories for photos include landscape, ...

Webster County Fair Open Quilt Show Entries wanted

Again at the Webster County Fair, is the Open Quilt Show. Enter your quilts and showcase your talent. Entry fee is $2, which will be collected at Tillie’s Quilts, 17 S. 12th St. in Fort Dodge with your entry, by 4 p.m. on Friday. Judging will be done prior to the fair and ribbons will be awarded. All entries will be on display during the fair July 15 to 19.

Bring in your pressure canner gauges to be tested

Are you growing a garden and want to preserve the bounty of your harvest? Do you have a dial pressure canner and need it tested? Pressure canners with dial gauges can be checked for accuracy and safety at the Webster County Extension Office, 822 Central Ave., Suite 102, (Wells Fargo building main floor) Fort Dodge any time between 8 a.m. to noon or can be left to be picked up at your convenience. Calling ahead is suggested but not required. Pressure canners with dial gauges should be tested annually for accuracy. Weighted or rocker-type pressure regulators cannot be adjusted and will ...

WCCT Presents Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’

WEBSTER CITY — Webster City Community Theatre invites audiences to journey beneath the waves this June as nearly 40 area children bring “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.” to life on the WCCT stage. Based on the beloved Disney classic, the production follows Ariel, a curious young mermaid who dreams of exploring the world above the sea. Audiences will enjoy favorite songs including “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” and “She’s in Love.” The production is directed by Lindsay Henderson, assisted by Nichole Ose, with music direction ...

Pocahontas Heritage Days continues today

POCAHONTAS — Pocahontas Heritage Days continues at 7 a.m. today with registration for the 8 a.m. Catholic School 5K Color Run at the American Legion Building; kolaches, coffee and quilted goods at 8 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, a burrito breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m., live music with Addie & Seamus from 9 to 11 a.m. at Heritage Park, a farmers market, Heritage Days parade at 11 a.m., live music with Larson Lee Trio from noon to 2 p.m.; bags tournament, escape room from 1 to 7 p.m.; water inflatables from 1 to 4 p.m., bingo from 4 to 6 p.m., trivia night at 7 p.m., free ...