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Iowa Scenic Views by Foot with Tyler Sullivan at the Fort Dodge Public Library

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The Fort Dodge Public Library will host a free program with Tyler Sullivan from Iowa Scenic Views by Foot at 10 a.m. today at the library, 434 Central Ave. Sullivan has been to almost all Iowa counties, and has been to 1,300 cities across the state. He runs at least a mile in each community he visits and writes a poem for each county he visits. He has visited 500 Iowa museums in the last two years alone. Come and listen to his presentation and view pictures of his adventures across our beautiful state. For more information contact the library at 515-573-8167 ext. 6233 or visit our ...

LifeServe Blood Center will hold blood drives in April

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• St. Edmond High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at 501 N. 22nd St., Fort Dodge • Elanco Animal Health from 11:10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on April 15 at 800 Fifth St. NW, Fort Dodge • St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 2026 from 3 to 6 p.m. on April 16 at 239 N. 11th St., Fort Dodge • Trinity Regional Medical Center, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 23 at 802 Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge Schedule your lifesaving appointment by visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903.

Fort Dodge event will raise money for Iowa Cops

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A formal ball set for April in Fort Dodge will raise money for a state group that supports police officers and their families when an officer dies in the line of duty. The event is the Northwest Iowa Thin Blue Line Gala. It will be held April 25 in the Laramar Ballroom, 710 First Ave. ...

NW Iowa League of Cities announces high school senior scholarships

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The Northwest Iowa League of Cities announces its High School Senior Scholarship Program. High school seniors in Northwest Iowa League member communities pursuing post-secondary education or training in fields that may lead to city government careers — like public administration, water/wastewater, law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, city planning, public engineering, and more are eligible. How to apply: • Contact your City Hall for an application • Or email Angela Duitsman at angela@fondaiowa.com Deadline: April 15, 2026 Scholarships: Up to five awards of $1,000 each, ...

Kendal Young Library teen events scheduled for April

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having variety of teen events throughout April. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays in April. Teen Lounge will be held on April 7, 14, 21, and 28. Join us weekly for special activities, video games, snacks, crafts, board games, and more. This time and place is a come-and-go style event. Homeschool TECH BUILD — Students will have time to Engineer Your Imagination from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 16 patrons will have the opportunity to free build using supplies from the STEM ...

GriefShare group begins Tuesday

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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.