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‘Collective Collected’

An opportunity four years and growing has led to a unique exhibition at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum. “It started out as a small meeting of a few artists,” Museum Director Eric Anderson said of the Collective that meets each Saturday morning. “From those roots, it has grown ...

Haub — 50 years

ROCKWELL CITY — Jim and Janet Haub, of Rockwell City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 29. Cards may be sent to them at 416 E. Lake St., Rockwell City, IA 50579. Their family includes Jessica Haub, Jaime Haub and Jenny Cleveringa. They have five grandchildren. ...

Arrivals: May 23, 2026

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

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

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 ...