Breaking News

Life

The Blanden Memorial Art Museum

Local Lifestyle

Children from around the Fort Dodge area have a chance to experience water color art at its finest courtesy of the Blanden Memorial Art Museum. According to Art Educator and Assistant Director Angela Ayala, a watercolor workshop is scheduled for 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 21 at the museum’s education center, 224 S. Eighth St. Cost is $10. The program is geared towards 4-H members who are wanting more opportunities for their 2026 county fair exhibits. “This will be a very immersive event,” she said. “We aren’t looking at the old style cake palette with a bit of water and a ...

KYL to hold teen events

Lifestyle Briefs

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will host variety of Teen events throughout March. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited from 3:30 to 5 p.m. each Tuesday in March. Due to early outs and spring break, Teen Lounge will also happen March 17, 24, and 31. Join us weekly for special activities, video games, snacks, crafts, board games, and more. This time and place is perfect to hang out with friends and is a come-and-go style event. Homeschool TECH BUILD — Students will have time to create Geared Flag Waver. From 1 to 3 p.m., on Thursday, ...

Lehigh Methodist to hold Second Sunday Supper

Lifestyle Briefs

LEHIGH — The Lehigh Methodist Church will hold its Second Sunday Supper from 5 to7 p.m. on Sunday at the church basement. The menu includes hot turkey sandwiches (or open face turkey sandwiches) with mashed potatoes, desserts, and a drink for a freewill donation. Carryouts are available.

Concert will honor Audrey Williams

Local Lifestyle

LAKE CITY — Jeffrey Brillhart will present a hymn festival at 2 p.m. on March 15 at the Lake City Union Church in memory of long-time Lake City music educator Audrey Williams. Structured around readings and some of Audrey’s favorite hymns, the program will include pieces by Bach and Widor as well as music improvised in the moment. The program is free and open to the public. Williams left an indelible mark on generations of Lake City school students, teaching them to love singing. In addition, she gave private piano lessons in her home for decades and was director of music at Lake ...

Otho UMC to hold pancake breakfast

Lifestyle Briefs

OTHO — The Otho United Methodist Church will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon on March 7 in the church basement. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage and drinks for a freewill donation.

Anderson — 85th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Gwen Anderson, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate her 85th birthday with an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 22 March 15 at Grace Lutheran Church, 211 S. Ninth St. In lieu of gifts, personal care products or donations of money will be accepted for The Lord’s Cupboard. Cards can be ...