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Presidential Road Trips book talk at the Fort Dodge Public Library

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Travel journalist and author Bill Clevlen will be giving a book talk at noon on May 21 at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. Clevlen will discuss his new book, “Presidential Road Trips: 100 Places to Explore and Experience the History of American Presidents.” From the birthplace of George Washington to the train depot where Jimmy Carter launched his presidential campaign, this fun travel guide will help you plan an unforgettable American history lesson. This ultimate presidential road trip includes 100 stops with mansions, museums, grave sites, monuments, memorials, ...

CDA to meet Thursday

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The Catholic Daughters Court 216 meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, at the Corpus Christi Center, 405 N. Eighth St. Mass will be held at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a speaker. CDA Sister Angela Croonquist will talk about her small business in superfoods, including Spring Creek Honey and fresh microgreens. There will also be a CDA business meeting. Members who would like to attend, please RSVP for dinner by calling Kitty Nilles at 515-206-5496 by noon on Tuesday. New members are always welcome. RSVP to be our guest and come and see what we are all about.

Arrivals: May 9, 2026

Arrivals

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER THOMAS — Tiera and Jordan Thomas, of Fort Dodge, a boy, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. MCNEIL — Courtney McNeil, of Callender, a boy, born Friday, April 24, 2026. HOGAN — Becca and Dalton Hogan, of Manson, a boy, born Monday, April 27, 2026. GANZEVOORT — Emaly Ganzevoort, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Tuesday, April 28, 2026. YOUNG — Bobbi and Shawn Young, of Dayton, a girl, born Tuesday, April 28, 2026. WILLIAMS — Becca Williams, of Humboldt, a girl, born Wednesday, April 29, 2026. BERNAU — Caitlin and Tony ...

Country music, Iowa style, coming to Laramar

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The Laramar Ballroom’s goal of supplying live entertainment to Fort Dodge and the surrounding area resumes with its annual spring show Friday, May 16. The concert features three country singers with Iowa ties: Blake Jack, of Brooklyn; Xolex, of Chariton; and Spencer Suchan from ...

Adult coloring at Fort Dodge Public Library

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Celebrate May and all its sunshiny goodness with adult coloring at FDPL. Join us for our next sessions on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the large meeting room and again from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lobby conference room. We provide hundreds of coloring sheets and a variety of supplies for you to use. Coloring enthusiasts are also welcome to bring their own materials and projects to enjoy a relaxing, creative atmosphere with others. For more information, please contact the Library at 515-573-8167, ext. 6229, or visit www.fortdodgelibrary.org.

KYL teen events scheduled for May

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having a variety of teen events throughout May. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. Teen Lounge will happen on Tuesday, May 19, and May 26. As a special event, this Tuesday, current fifth graders are invited to join the Teens for an afternoon of Bingo. 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 ...