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KYL to hold teen events

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold a variety of teen events throughout the summer. Teen Lounge — Patrons entering sixth through 12th grades are invited from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a great time to hang out with friends and join us weekly for video games, snacks, crafts, board games, and more. Thursday, 1:30 to 3 p.m. — Patrons are invited to play the BIG GAMES in the Teen Area. Anyone 8 years and older or with an adult can stop in an enjoy the fun. Aug. 4, 10 to 11:30 a.m. — Patrons are invited to watch the movie “Hoppers” in ...

Catholic Daughters to meet Aug. 13, RSVP requested

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The Catholic Daughters Court 216 kick-off meeting will be held on Aug. 13, at the Corpus Christi Center beginning with Mass at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, social time, and a business meeting. Remember to use your invitation card to invite a friend to come with you. Members who would like to attend, please RSVP for dinner by calling Kitty Nilles at 515-206-5496 by noon on Aug. 11. We always welcome new members. RSVP to be our guest and come and see what we are all about.

Open Class Horticulture Show set for this weekend in Humboldt

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HUMBOLDT — An Open Class Horticulture Show will begin at 1 p.m. today and run through 5 p.m. July 26 at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in the Polka Building. Entries are open to the public from Humboldt and surrounding counties, with the exception of professional arrangers and florists. There are two age divisions: adults and youth (16 and younger). Entries will be accepted from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Saturday and is open to the public to listen and learn from the judge. The event is sponsored by ISU Extension and Master ...

KYL children’s events scheduled

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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 Aug. 4, 10:00-11:30 p.m. — Patrons are invited to watch the movie “Hoppers” in the Teen Area. Anyone 8 years and older or with an ...

Travis Tritt to headline 2026 Fort Dodge Country Jam

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In 2024, Shellabration Inc. conducted an online survey to find out who local country music fans would like to see and hear at a future Fort Dodge Country Jam. About 600 people responded. Their No. 1 choice: Travis Tritt. The hopes of those hundreds of music fans are coming true because ...

Final Karl King Band summer concert is Sunday

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The final concert of this 2026 summer season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be held this Sunday evening at the historic Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. Before the main concert starts, however, the popular area Brass Quintet, Jive for Five, will do a short pre-concert performance, starting at 7 p.m. An ice cream social provided by the Southeast Valley School Fine Arts Boosters will also precede the concert. People are reminded to bring their own lawn chairs or a blanket, since there is no public seating provided. Admission is ...