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Otho UMC to hold pancake breakfast

OTHO — The Otho United Methodist Church will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon on March 7 in the church basement. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage and drinks for a freewill donation.

Pomeroy Historical Society Bingo is Sunday

POMEROY — The Pomeroy Historical Society is holding Bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at The Co-Op Bar and Grill, 714 East St., Pomeroy. The cost is $1 per card per game, split winnings 50/50. Bingo will also be held on March 15 and 29.

NW Iowa League of Cities announces high school senior scholarships

The Northwest Iowa League of Cities announces its High School Senior Scholarship Program. High school seniors in Northwest Iowa League member communities pursuing post-secondary education or training in fields that may lead to city government careers — like public administration, water/wastewater, law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, city planning, public engineering, and more are eligible. How to apply: • Contact your City Hall for an application • Or email Angela Duitsman at angela@fondaiowa.com Deadline: April 15, 2026 Scholarships: Up to five awards of $1,000 each, ...

Reetz fundraiser will be held on Feb. 28

A fundraiser for Chuck Reetz will be held from 4 to 11 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the Rides Banquet Center, 723 S. 21st St. Music by Spencer Suchan. Reetz spent months in the hospital and three weeks at Friendship Haven due to lung and heart problems.

Diabetes Support Group to meet Wednesday, RSVP requested

Do you experience burning, tingling, numbness, or pain related to diabetes? Are you wondering what’s normal, what can improve, and what options you really have? You don’t have to figure this out alone. Join the Diabetes Support Group at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center as we focus on Managing Pain and Neuropathy in a space to learn, share, and feel understood. It will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the UnityPoint Board Room. A free light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to the Unitypoint Diabetes Center at 515-574-6350.

KC fish fry is Friday

The Knights of Columbus will hold a fish fry from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 402 N. Eighth St. The menu includes fried fish, baked fish, shrimp, or combo and grill cheese sandwiches, served with baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, roll, ice cream, coffee and lemonade. Dine in or carry out is available. The cost is $13 for fish or shrimp, $15 for combo, $7 for grilled cheese and $7 for kids ages 12 and under.