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Community Christian School banquet is March 29

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Community Christian School will host a Crusader Legacy Banquet from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 29 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.

Concert will honor Audrey Williams

Local Lifestyle

LAKE CITY — Jeffrey Brillhart will present a hymn festival at 2 p.m. on Sunday 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 ...

Baker — 50 years

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Doug and Jackie Baker, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Friday. Their family includes Joshua Baker, and Adam and Jenny Baker.They have seven grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at 185 N. Fifth St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. They were married March 20, 1976, at ...

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, ...

Mosley — 90th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Estella Mosley, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Wednesday. Cards may be sent to her at 1202 S. 24th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Her family includes Major Mosley, James and Catherine Mosley, Tesa and Pete Grady, and Covey Grady. She has numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Her daughters Audrey Mosley and Linda Grady and son Ricky Grady are deceased. She was born on March 18, 1936. She is retired from Nestle Purina.

Arrivals: March 14, 2026

Arrivals

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ALHAMEED — Sidney Alhameed, of Fort Dodge, a boy, born Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. LAWTON — Bryn Lawton, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. BLOOM-MARKOV — Caley and Mikhail Bloom-Markov, of Fort Dodge, a boy, born Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. BENDER — Hailey Bender, of Humboldt, a girl, born Tuesday, March 3, 2026. GEERDES — Emily Geerdes, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Tuesday, March 3, 2026.