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KYL children’s department November events scheduled

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, children’s department will be having a variety of events in November. Weekly Programs LEGO Build (Children’s Department) — Each Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. throughout November there is the opportunity for kids to test their building skills. We have a variety of Legos and would love to see your creations. Bring a friend and get building. Tales Around the Town — Kendall Young Library along with local Webster City businesses will be taking storytime on the road. Each week families are invited to meet at a designated ...

KYL November teen events announced

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, will be having variety of teen events throughout November. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grade are invited each Tuesday in November from 3:30 to 5 p.m.. Join us weekly for special activities, video games, snacks, crafts, board games, and more. This time and place is perfect to hang out with friends and is a come-and-go style event. Homeschool TECH BUILD — Students will have time to work on a Mousetrap Car on Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. where they can build and modify their project. This is designed for youth second ...

Garden Club to meet Tuesday

The Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club meeting is 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lion’s Den, 731 Exposition Drive. The speaker for the meeting will be Kimberly Geisler. Her program will be salve/balm making. She will explain the process from saving plants through making the salve. Visitors are welcome.

Winterings birds’ program today, registration required

It’s time to get your birding setups ready for winter. Webster County Conservation is partnering with the Webster County Birders group for this wintering birds’ program and to learn more about the winter bird count. The program is at 6 p.m. today at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center, 20 N. First St. Free online registration is required at www.mycountyparks.com. A few participants will leave with a bird house or bird feeder.

FD Parkinson’s Conference is Thursday

Join us for an afternoon of learning, support, and community at the 2025 Fort Dodge Parkinson’s Conference from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 400 S. 13th St. This free event, hosted by the American Parkinson Disease Association Iowa Chapter, will feature local experts sharing practical tools and insights on exercise, mental well-being, speech therapy, stress management, and living well with Parkinson’s. Presenters include Dr. Victor Jaramillo, Lori Ohrt, MSW, LISW; Tori Johnson, M.S. CCC-SLP; Ryan A. Smith, MM, MT-BC; Jane Kolacia, Jodi Dorage, and Fonda ...

VFW hosting ham and bean soup today

VFW Post 1856, 518 S. 29th St., is holding a homemade ham and bean soup meal from noon to 4 p.m. today at the post. The soup will be served with cornbread for a freewill offering. Everyone is welcome.