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Zion Lutheran invites grant applications

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GOWRIE — The Zion Endowed Benevolence Team of Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie, is soliciting grant applications for 2026. The purpose of the Endowed Benevolence Program is to extend and enrich the kingdom of God by witnessing in word and deed to people in need both directly and through organized efforts or organizations, especially those not having their own planned giving programs. This program is not intended to provide support for capital expenditures. The focus of the program is on providing support for programs that directly touch the lives of those in need. Grants will be ...

CDA to meet April 9, RSVP requested

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The Catholic Daughters Court 216 meeting will be held on April 9 at the Corpus Christi Center, 402 N. Eighth St. It will begin with Mass at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, speaker CDA Sister Paula Templemeyer to talk about her trip to Medjugorje, Fatima, and Lourdes, and a business meeting. Members who would like to attend, please RSVP for dinner by calling Kitty Nilles at 515-206-5496 by noon on April 7. We always welcome new members. RSVP to be our guest and come and see what we are all about.

KYL announces April events for children

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library Children’s Department will hold a variety of events in April. No School Movie Matinee — Patrons ages 8 years old through 12th grade (or with an adult) are invited to relax and watch a movie at 1:30 p.m. on April 29 in the Teen Area. Wednesdays movie will be “Garfield — A Tail of Two Kitties.” Movie length is one hour, 26 minutes. Bring a friend and popcorn will be provided. LEGO Build (Children’s Department) — Each Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. throughout April there is the opportunity for kids to test their building skills. ...

GriefShare group begins April 7

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First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H, will offer a 13 week GriefShare support group from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning April 7 at the church. It is designed to offer hope and healing after the death of a loved one. The group will consist of a video seminar, group discussion, and a personal workbook. All are welcome. Please contact the church at 515-955-3528 to preregister or for additional information. You may also find information at the GriefShare website, GriefShare.org.

Vetter — 95th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

MANSON — Helen Vetter, of Manson, will celebrate her 95th birthday on Thursday. Cards may be sent to her at 1421 Eighth St., Manson, IA 50563. Her family includes Larry and Sheri Vetter, of Manson; Janet Vetter, of Manson; Dennis and Sue Vetter, of Manson; and Amy and Jocky Synarong, ...