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Arrivals: May 23, 2026

Arrivals

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER NICHOLSON — Brandi and Trevor Nicholson, Bradgate, a boy, Maximum Nicholson, born Tuesday, April 28, 2026. IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL VANHORN — Kelia Peterson and David Vanhorn, Fort Dodge, a boy, Adrian Joel Vanhorn, born Tuesday, May 12, 2026. REDIX — Celci Waltermire and Trae Redix, Fort Dodge, a girl, Daelynn Shawn Redix, born Monday, May 18, 2026. Grandparents are Phil and Lonni Waltermire, of Garwin. Great-grandparents are Rodney Waltermire, of Marshalltown; Kathy Waltermire, of Marshalltown; and Don and Vicki Goebel, ...

Bauer — 100th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

HUMBOLDT — Ellen Bauer, of Humboldt, will celebrate her 100th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 30 at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Cards may be sent to her at Long Term Care, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, 1000 15th St. N., Humboldt, IA 50548.

KYL to hold children’s activities

Lifestyle Briefs

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library Children’s Department will hold a variety of events in May. Weekly Programs LEGO Build (Children’s Department) — Each Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. throughout May (except for Memorial Day) there is the opportunity for kids to test their building skills. Each week will have a building theme or you can use your imagination for your creation. We have a variety of Legos, so the possibilities are endless. Wild Things (TK to second grade) will meet on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in May. This time will offer a variety of ...

Presidential Road Trips book talk at the Fort Dodge Public Library

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Travel journalist and author Bill Clevlen will give a book talk at noon on Thursday at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. Clevlen will discuss his new book, “Presidential Road Trips: 100 Places to Explore and Experience the History of American Presidents.” From the birthplace of George Washington to the train depot where Jimmy Carter launched his presidential campaign, this fun travel guide will help you plan an unforgettable American history lesson. This ultimate presidential road trip includes 100 stops with mansions, museums, grave sites, monuments, memorials, ...

Frontier Days Volunteer Meeting is Sunday

Lifestyle Briefs

There will be a Frontier Days volunteer meeting at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Opera House at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village, 1 Museum Road. Whether you can help at the gates, with activities, setup, cleanup, information, hospitality, or wherever needed, we would love to have you involved. Frontier Days will be held on June 5-7 at the Fort. Please bring a smartphone with you to the meeting so we can help everyone get connected, signed up, and ready for Frontier Days. Sign up to volunteer here: https://forms.gle/TmWFiw4MWkHGM9up6.

Kendall Young Library holds adult programs in May

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold Adult Programs throughout the month of May. Books & Bourbon Silent Book Club — Kendall Young Library will host a Silent Book Club at Seneca Street Saloon, 919 Seneca St. This will be our last meet up before fall. Adults are invited to gather together from 5 to 6:30 Thursday. Bring a book, grab a drink, and enjoy an introvert happy hour. This event is always the third Thursday of each month. KYL Adult Events Heather Rice will offer First Aid and CPR Training at Kendall Young Library on Tuesday. This certification is a hybrid ...