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FDPL hosts Lessons of the Holocaust program on Dec. 8

The Fort Dodge Public Library will host Lessons of the Holocaust, a presentation by educator Brad Wilkening, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 This event is free and open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend. During his presentation, Wilkening will use historical accounts and survivors’ stories to show why the genocide of World War II is more relevant than ever, and how this terrible period in human history should be used to build a more compassionate and kind world today. Wilkening is an Iowa native and Augsburg College graduate with a background in teaching and ...

ICCC ‘Sounds of the Season’ holiday concerts are Dec. 4 and 5

The Iowa Central Community College Music Department presents “Sounds of the Season” holiday concerts are at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 at the Decker Auditorium, Center for the Performing Arts, on the ICCC campus, 1 Triton Circle. The concert is free.

KYL announces Thanksgiving holiday closure

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and remain closed through the weekend. The library will reopen at 10 a.m. on Dec. 1.

Laurens UMW holiday event is Saturday

LAURENS — The Laurens United Methodist Women will hold their annual holiday event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Laurens United Methodist Church. Booths will feature homemade baked goods, frozen casseroles including ham balls, assortment of fancy nuts, a variety of gently used items and a cookie walk. A freewill offering lasagna lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.