GOWRIE — No one was injured in a garage fire in Gowrie early Friday afternoon. The fire was reported at 12:45 p.m. on Main Street, east of City Park. Gowrie Fire Chief Brett Carlson said the fire started in a mower and the flames spread to the garage. A car parked inside the garage was also damaged. The Gowrie fire and police departments responded. They were on the scene for about 45 minutes.
The Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa’s shelter in Fort Dodge will be closed to the public today. The shelter at 732 S. 32nd St. will reopen to the public on Wednesday as regularly scheduled.
An aide to U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Hull, will visit several area communities this month to help residents with things like passports, Social Security, veterans benefits and IRS issues. The schedule is: • Clarion: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 23, Wright County Courthouse, 115 N. Main St. • Gowrie: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Gowrie Public Library, 1204 Market St. • Humboldt: 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 23, Humboldt City Hall, 29 Fifth St. S. • Laurens: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Laurens City Hall, 272 N. Third St.
LIVERMORE — Livermore United Women in Faith are serving a freewill offering meal from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the Livermore Methodist Church basement. The menu is Mom’s Maid-Rite sandwiches with all the fixings, chips, salad bar, sherbet, water and coffee. Carryouts will be available by calling 515-890-8909.
Westside Church of Christ, 1132 A St., will be offering free winter coats and clothing to anyone in need from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church.
ROCKWELL CITY — A hobo and bake sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Landmark Depot in Rockwell City. A variety of items, including home decor and holiday decorations, will be available. Upon arriving at the depot, shoppers should pick up a bag, place their items in it and give a donation when leaving. Chili will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A cup of chili will cost $1. A bottle of water will cost $1. All proceeds from this event will be used to help pay for the upkeep of the depot.