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Fort Dodge Public Library hosting Emily’s Paper Crafts

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Fort Dodge Public Library is hosting Emily’s Paper Crafts at 7 p.m. Monday for our next Adult Summer Reading event. Adults 18+ are invited to explore the creative art of paper quilling. This relaxing, hands-on crafting program will introduce participants to the art of creating beautiful quilled greeting cards using rolled and shaped paper strips. Attendees will design and create unique handmade cards that are perfect for gifts, special occasions, or personal keepsakes. Whether you are new to paper quilling or looking to expand your crafting skills, this program offers a fun and ...

Webster County Fair Open Quilt Show Entries wanted

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Again at the Webster County Fair, is the Open Quilt Show. Enter your quilts and showcase your talent. Entry fee is $2, which will be collected at Tillie’s Quilts, 17 S. 12th St. in Fort Dodge with your entry, by 4 p.m. on Friday. Judging will be done prior to the fair and ribbons will be awarded. All entries will be on display during the fair July 15 to 19.

Pocahontas Heritage Days continues today

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POCAHONTAS — Pocahontas Heritage Days continues at 7 a.m. today with registration for the 8 a.m. Catholic School 5K Color Run at the American Legion Building; kolaches, coffee and quilted goods at 8 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, a burrito breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m., live music with Addie & Seamus from 9 to 11 a.m. at Heritage Park, a farmers market, Heritage Days parade at 11 a.m., live music with Larson Lee Trio from noon to 2 p.m.; bags tournament, escape room from 1 to 7 p.m.; water inflatables from 1 to 4 p.m., bingo from 4 to 6 p.m., trivia night at 7 p.m., free ...

Lake paddling set for June 30

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Webster County Conservation will hold lake paddling from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 30 at Badger Lake in John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, 1415 Nelson Ave., Fort Dodge. Kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be provided. Register online if you need equipment. If you already have your own kayak and life jacket, no registration is needed. Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Register online at www.mycountyparks.com.

Karl King Band celebrates Flag Day

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The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will continue its 2026 summer concert season on Sunday at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. The Southeast Valley School Fine Arts Boosters will have ice cream and brownies available for a freewill donation before and during the concert, starting around 6:45 p.m. Persons attending this special Flag Day concert may bring small American flags to wave at appropriate times during the evening. There is no admission charge for these concerts, since they are provided as a public service by the City of Fort ...

Second Sunday Supper is Sunday

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LEHIGH — The Lehigh Methodist Church will hold its June Second Sunday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday in the church basement. The menu includes pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw, dessert and a drink, for a freewill donation.