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Cemetery walk features Voices from the Past

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, July 9-12. A graveside presentation will take place beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Riverview Cemetery. The main gate of the cemetery is at the north end of Phillips Street in Algona. Audience members are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring their own lawn chairs. An indoor version will be presented at 2 p.m. on July 12 at the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center meeting room on the Algona campus of Iowa Lakes ...

Voices from the Past

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, July 9-12. A graveside presentation will take place beginning at 6 p.m. on July 9 at Riverview Cemetery. The main gate of the cemetery is at the north end of Phillips Street in Algona. Audience members are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring their own lawn chairs. An indoor version will be presented at 2 p.m. on July 12 at the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center meeting room on the Algona campus of Iowa Lakes ...

Experience history through the eyes of Thomas Jefferson at the Fort Dodge Public Library

As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the public is invited to the Fort Dodge Public Library to step back in time and experience the founding of the United States through the perspective of Thomas Jefferson during a special historical presentation at noon on Wednesday. Portraying the third president of the United States, “Mr. Jefferson” shares stories and firsthand reflections on the creation of the Declaration of Independence and the spirit of patriotism that helped shape a new nation. As the ...

Lake paddling set for Tuesday

Webster County Conservation will hold lake paddling from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Badger Lake in John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, 1415 Nelson Ave., Fort Dodge. Kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be provided. Register online if you need equipment. If you already have your own kayak and life jacket, no registration is needed. Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Register online at www.mycountyparks.com.

St. Olaf to hold VBS

St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 239 N. 11th St., will hold vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon July 14-17 for ages 6 to 12 years old. The theme is “Lego and Trust God.” There will be an Option Fellowship Camp until 3 p.m. on July 14 and 16. Lunch will be provided to those staying. June 17 will end at 12 p.m. with a block party. Family members are invited to attend. The cost is by freewill donation.

WCCT Presents Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’

WEBSTER CITY — Webster City Community Theatre invites audiences to journey beneath the waves this June as nearly 40 area children bring “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.” to life on the WCCT stage. Based on the beloved Disney classic, the production follows Ariel, a curious young mermaid who dreams of exploring the world above the sea. Audiences will enjoy favorite songs including “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” and “She’s in Love.” The production is directed by Lindsay Henderson, assisted by Nichole Ose, with music direction ...