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Winter dinner set for Sunday

A winter dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Corpus Christi Center, 402 N. Eighth St. The menu includes broaster chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, dessert and beverage. The cost is $12 for adults, $8 for children, and free for kids ages 3 and under. Takeout meals will be available. The dinner is hosted by Rob and Erika Slinker and Brian and Molly Illg. Proceeds will benefit Holy Trinity Parish.

‘It’s A Celebration’

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Community Chorus, directed by Terry Nelson, will present its annual variety show, “It’s A Celebration,” at 2 p.m. today and Sunday at the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at the Humboldt High School. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 18 and can be purchased at Humboldt Hy-Vee, V&S Variety in downtown Humboldt, from Chorus members, online at www.humboldtchorus.com or by calling 515-890-0987. Selections this year will include “Celebration,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Don’t Stop Me Now” and ...

Adult Winter Reading Challenge at the Fort Dodge Public Library

The Fort Dodge Public Library is having an Adult Winter Reading Challenge this year. The challenge runs through Feb. 28. Pick up reading logs at the library and turn them in for a chance to win weekly prize drawings from Dariette/Ardys Mae Coffee and Dessert, Stella’s Coffee Bar, and Bloomers Coffee. We also have reading challenge prompts to help you find new amazing books in 2026. For more information contact us at 515-573-8167 ext. 6233 or visit our website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.

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 Feb. 15 and March 1, 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, ...

Fort Dodge Women’s Connection brunch set for Feb. 10, RSVP requested

Fort Dodge Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 10 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Reservations must be made by Friday by calling Kathy Meinders at 515-408-7981 or Vicky Messerly at 515-571-5380. Cost is $15 inclusive. The speaker will be Pam McDonald from Kearney, Neb. Her speech is called “Someday My Prince Will Come.” The special feature will be Pam McDonald providing music. The next brunch is March 10.