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Arrivals: June 20, 2026

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UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CHRZAN — Donna Chrzan, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Thursday, April 30, 2026. SHIMON — Cara and Nelson Shimon, of Pocahontas, a boy, born Tuesday, May 5, 2026. HEMMESTAD — Emily Hemmestad, of Fort Dodge, a boy, born Friday, May 15, 2026. WITZKE — Lydia Witzke, of Dakota City, a girl, born Tuesday, May 19, 2026. WATSON — Jessie Watson, of Fort Dodge, a boy, born Thursday, May 21, 2026. FROCK — Kelsie and Billy Frock III, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Thursday, May 28, 2026. ANDREWS — Shawna Andrews, of Fort ...

Bring in your pressure canner gauges to be tested

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Are you growing a garden and want to preserve the bounty of your harvest? Do you have a dial pressure canner and need it tested? Pressure canners with dial gauges can be checked for accuracy and safety at the Webster County Extension Office, 822 Central Ave., Suite 102, (Wells Fargo building main floor) Fort Dodge any time between 8 a.m. to noon or can be left to be picked up at your convenience. Calling ahead is suggested but not required. Pressure canners with dial gauges should be tested annually for accuracy. Weighted or rocker-type pressure regulators cannot be adjusted and will ...

Heartland Museum to hold annual book sale June 20-27

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Clarion — Heartland Museum is holding its annual used book sale through June 27. Books have been donated and proceeds will be used for Heartland’s 4-H schoolhouse roof repair. The gift shop also will be open on the sale days. Book prices are $1 for hard cover, 50 cents for soft cover, and 25 cents for kids books and romance books. Sale hours: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Heartland Museum is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday (last admission for tours is 2 p.m.). Over 90 ...

Karbula — 90th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Marie Hay Karbula will celebrate her 90th birthday on Wednesday. Cards may be sent to her at 2501 Des Moines St., Apt. 213, Webster City, IA 50595. Her family includes John Karbula, Karen Karbula, Bill Karbula, Korinne Karbula, Anne Karbula and Mary Karbula. Marie Hay was born on June ...

Voices from the Past

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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 ...

Webster County Fair Open Photography Photos wanted

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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, ...