It’s an assignment that has been around probably as long as school houses have been open. When returning to classes, students are often asked to write about “How I spent my summer vacation.” But what about the other side of the teacher’s desk? Teachers enjoy some time off over the ...

They live among us, artists creating in every medium. Now, several area artists have their work featured at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum as part of a juried show called “Small Works 24x24x24.” It’s on display in the upstairs gallery of the museum until Aug. 30. Artists were ...

Quilt makers and quilt owners, it is time to get those special quilts entered for the Sac County Quilt-A-Fair. The quilt show takes place on Sept. 19-20, but registration forms for quilts to be displayed must be completed in advance. They are due on Aug. 21. Print copies of the registration ...

Karen Hansen’s passion for nature has led her to a three decade career with Webster County Conservation. Hansen, the environmental coordinator, credits her career longevity to the joy she finds in connecting with the community and creating fun experiences for others. “I love getting ...

The final concert of this 2025 summer season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be held on Sunday at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, courtesy of the City of Fort Dodge. Conductor of the Band is Dan Cassady and Paul ...

Community blood centers, like LifeServe Blood Center, collect approximately 60 percent of the nation’s blood supply. Annually, it takes thousands of generous volunteer donors to support local hospital patients through blood donation. Unfortunately, of the total U.S. population, 62 percent are ...