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Manson Meridians seek new and returning singers for 54th season; Rehearsals set to begin Thursday

MANSON – The Manson Meridian Singers are preparing for its 54th season, and would like to invite any and all who love to sing to join them on this year’s musical journey. Rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday in the choir room at Manson Northwest Webster High School, 1601 15th St. All parts – soprano, alto, tenor and bass – are welcome. No tryouts are required to join. Andrea Christians, of Pocahontas, is in her fourth year as director, with Trish Mernka, of Rockwell City, serving as accompanist. The singers meet weekly, with rehearsals running from 7 to 9 p.m. A complete ...

Otho Betterment chili cook-off and Bloody Mary contest is today

OTHO — The Otho Betterment Committee’s ninth annual chili cook-off and Bloody Mary contest is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Otho City Park. There will be kids’ activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., silent auction from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Market at the Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bloody Mary public tasting is noon to 1 p.m. and is $5 per person. Chili public tasting is 2 to 3 p.m., or until the chili runs out, and is $5 per person. There will also be food trucks and raffles.

Daybreak Rotary chili supper is today

The Daybreak Rotary bowl of chili and jumbo cinnamon roll supper is 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Fifth Ave. N. The supper is drive through only. Tickets are $10 per person. Call Letitia at 515-570-8936 for tickets.

Holy Trinity spaghetti dinner is Oct. 19

Holy Trinity Parish spaghetti dinner is 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 19, at the Corpus Christi Center, 403 N. Eighth St. The meal includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Carryout is available, beverage not included. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5 to 11 and free for children ages 4 and under.

Webster County Conservation trick or treat is today

Webster County Conservation is holding trick or treat from 4 to 6 p.m. today at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park Campground, 1415 Nelson Ave., and Gypsum City OHV Campground, 2390 Mill Road. Dress in your favorite costume and walk the campgrounds for trick or treating.

St. Francis Catholic Church annual turkey dinner is Oct. 26

ROCKWELL CITY — St. Francis Catholic Church, 744 Main St., Rockwell City, is holding its annual turkey dinner from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the church. The dinner will be dine in or drive through for carryout orders. Tickets are $15 per person.