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KYL to hold teen events

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold a variety of teen events throughout the summer. Teen Summer Reading Program — Patrons entering sixth through 12th grades are invited to join in a variety of “Plant a seed, Read” summer programs. There is a 10-day reading challenge along with both scheduled and “on your own time” programs each week. Detailed information is available at the Adult Checkout Desk or in the teen area. Fancy Your Flowerpot — Stop in to vote for your favorite in the “Fancy Your Flowerpot” contest this July. Flowerpots are on display by the ...

KYL children’s events scheduled

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having story/activity programs for all ages throughout July. Children’s Summer Reading Program — Patrons, birth to fifth grade, are invited to join in a variety of “Plant a Seed, Read” summer programs. There are reading challenges, adventure maps, and great programs each week. Details and resources to participate are available at the Children’s Checkout Desk. Children’s Special Events July 7, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Join us for Friends from the Farm, as Hamilton County 4-H will bring in some fuzzy friends during our Wild ...

Voices from the Past

The Kossuth County Genealogical Society and the Algona Affiliate of AAUW will be hosting their 14th annual cemetery walk, Voices from the Past, 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 ...

Fort Dodge Public Library has board game afternoons planned this summer

Join us Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays throughout June, July, and August for casual board game afternoons at the library. Bring your own or play ours. For more information contact us at 515-573-8167 ext. 6233 or visit our website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.

Safe Mushroom Workshop is Thursday

Iowans are invited to learn about safe mushroom foraging on Thursday at Camp Wa No Ki in Fort Dodge. The three-hour long workshop is sponsored by Iowa State University Extension, Webster County Extension, and Webster County Conservation.Registration is needed by Tuesday go.iastate.edu/OFCM0V. The fee is $10.

Webster County Fair Open Photography Photos wanted

Call for photography entries The Webster County Fair will offer an open photography class once again this year giving the public the opportunity to showcase their work as well as receive feedback through judging. Entries will be accepted beginning Tuesday through July 2 at the Webster County Extension office located at 822 Central Ave. Suite 102 (in the Wells Fargo building) in Fort Dodge. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. There are two divisions for entry: youth and adult/senior. Categories for photos include landscape, ...