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Community conversation on Medicaid is Wednesday

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The public is invited to attend A Community Conversation on Medicaid, an important and timely discussion focused on Medicaid and its impact on the community. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the board room next to the Triton Cafe at Iowa Central Community College. Moderated by Niki Conrad, the forum will bring together a diverse panel of healthcare professionals and advocates to share their insights, experiences and challenges related to Medicaid in Iowa. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from leaders who serve on the front lines of healthcare, ...

Webster County Conservation summer art series continues Tuesday and Thursday

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Webster County Conservation continues its summer art series at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center, 20 N. First St. Tuesday’s class is fall watercolors for children of any age. Thursday is adult watercolor. Deidra Miller-Clay, Fort Dodge Senior High art instructor, will lead participants through a variety of art mediums. Cost is $5 per participant. Register online at mycountyparks.com. Spots are limited.

Camp Algona open house honors Dwaine Lighter, Veteran of the Year

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ALGONA — Camp Algona holds its annual open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Museum, 114 N. Thorington St., Algona. The open house is held in conjunction with the Algona Chamber of Commerce “Party in the Park” which is the same evening on the lawn of the Carnegie Library. Each year Camp Algona highlights a local veteran with an in-depth exhibit and a brief presentation on the person’s service in World War II. In addition to the Veteran of the Year, there are also three smaller displays curated by the summer docents. These displays honor Meta Gade, U.S. Army nurse, and ...

Youth trap shoot is Aug. 9

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Webster County Conservation is holding a youth trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9 at the Iowa Central Community College trap range, 2091 Richmill Road. The shoot is for ages 12 through 18. Participants will meet at the trap range. Donuts, pizza and ammo will be provided. Register online at www.mycountyparks.com.

KYL children’s department August events scheduled

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, children’s department will be having a variety of events in August. Children’s special events are: Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., there will be a Family Foam Party at Kendall Young Library, Webster City. This is a free event for the whole family. Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., there will be a Kids Bake Off at Webster City Market Night. Drop of your baking creation by 5 p.m. at the Kid Zone. There will be three age categories. Items will be voted on by the public. Winners will be announced at 7:20 p.m. On Aug. 21 at ...