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CCS banquet is Sunday

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Community Christian School will host a Crusader Legacy Banquet from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday in the school gymnasium, 2406 9 1/2 Ave. S. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. There will be a silent auction fundraiser from 5 to 6 p.m. as well as a freewill donation dinner. Scott Larsen, executive director of Twin Lakes Bible Camp and member of the Legacy Coalition for Grandparents, will be the guest speaker beginning at 6 p.m. Please RSVP for the dinner by calling CCS at 515-573-3011 or online at www.ccsfd.org.

KYL to hold adult library programs

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs throughout the month of April. Adult Daytime Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the April Book Club discussion on “A Cow for College” by James Kenyon. This book is available at the Adult Checkout if you are interested in participating. We will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 14 to listen to a book talk with author James Kenyon and also time discuss. A book for the May Book Club will be announced at this time. Adult Evening Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the Adult ...

Blair — 90th birthday

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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, ...

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, ...

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.