Open Class Horticulture Show set for July 25-26 in Humboldt

July 18, 2026

HUMBOLDT — An Open Class Horticulture Show will begin at 1 p.m. July 25 and run through 5 p.m. July 26 at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in the Polka Building. Entries are open to the public from Humboldt and surrounding counties, with the exception of professional arrangers and florists. There are two age divisions: adults and youth (16 and younger). Entries will be accepted from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Saturday and is open to the public to listen and learn from the judge. The event is sponsored by ISU Extension and Master ...

Kendall Young closure scheduled

July 18, 2026

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will close at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday for the Hamilton County Fair Parade.

KYL adult programs for July

July 18, 2026

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

July 18, 2026

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

July 18, 2026

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 Aug. 4, 10:00-11:30 p.m. — Patrons are invited to watch the movie “Hoppers” in the Teen Area. Anyone 8 years and older or with an ...

Voices from the Past

July 11, 2026

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. An indoor version will be presented at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center meeting room on the Algona campus of Iowa Lakes Community College, 2111 Highway 169 North in Algona. Enter under the blue canopy on the south side. This venue is handicapped accessible, air-conditioned and bug free. The public is invited to attend. There is no admission charge.