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Ride for Raiders gears up for inaugural event

SAC CITY — A new charity bicycle ride is coming to East Sac County School District. The 30-mile, family friendly route will kick off at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday at the East Sac County Elementary Building, 400 S. 16th St. in Sac City. For the first time, Ride for Raiders will meet to ...

‘Falling Awake’

By TERESA JACKSON I am incredibly excited about the play I have selected for our Iowa Central Community College fall production. What makes this year’s selection even more exciting for me, though, is that it is the first show I’ve ever directed which has been written by a former ...

Fresh and healthy

In just four short months, the new Webster County Growing Together Donation Garden in Fort Dodge has produced more than 140 pounds of fresh produce, which were given to the Lord’s Cupboard food pantry and the Salvation Army. The garden, located at Fourth Avenue South and South ...

Going the Distance keeps moving

A charity run that started three years ago has seen rapid growth with registrations this year. The second annual Going the Distance 5K Color Run, started by organizer MaKenzie Hawley, has more than tripled its registration from its first year, one year since it added some color to the ...

Between sleep and awake

The state between awake and asleep has served as inspiration for artists for many years. The digital photo composites created by photographer Denis Hagen, of Hiawatha, capture some of that essence, according to Blanden Memorial Art Museum Director Eric Anderson. “They share a lot with ...

Otho chili cook-off is Saturday

OTHO — Attendees to the fourth annual Otho Betterment Committee chili cook-off will have a chance to test their skills on the softball diamond, watch children stuff their faces with pie, and of course, find out who has the best chili. The cook-off is Saturday at the Otho city park. Cost is ...