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Kendall Young Library Children’s Department events scheduled

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Kendall Young Library, 1201 Willson Ave., will hold a variety of events in February. LEGO Build (Children’s Department) — Each Monday from 3:30-4:30PM throughout February 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. Bring a friend and get building. Tales Around the Town — Kendall Young Library invites patrons to a Family Storytime each Monday Evening from 5 to 6 p.m. Along with local Webster City ...

‘It’s A Celebration’

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HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Community Chorus, directed by Terry Nelson, will present its annual variety show, “It’s A Celebration,” at 2 p.m. today and Sunday at the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at the Humboldt High School. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 18 and can be purchased at Humboldt Hy-Vee, V&S Variety in downtown Humboldt, from Chorus members, online at www.humboldtchorus.com or by calling 515-890-0987. Selections this year will include “Celebration,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Don’t Stop Me Now” and ...

Arrivals: Jan. 31, 2026

Arrivals

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ORT — Sierra Selvidge and Kollin Ort, of Clear Lake, a boy, Sutton Robert Ort, born Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Grandparents are Jessica Smith, of Lake Mills;, and Mary and Virgil Jr. Ort, of Clear Lake. Great-grandparents are Robin and Glaydon Grunhovd, of Lake Mills; Francis Oborny, of Garner; and Sandra Schaumburg, of Fort Dodge. WESLEY — Kaity and Greg Wesley, of Humboldt, a boy, Harvey Allen Wesley, born Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Grandparents are Randy and Amy Wesley, of Emmetsburg, and Sharri and Charles Mason, of Emmetsburg. Great-grandparents are Doris ...

Kendall Young Library to hold teen events

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold a variety of teen events throughout February. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited each Tuesday in February from 3:30 to 5 p.m. 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 have time to Engineer Your Imagination on Feb. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m., patrons will have the opportunity to free build using supplies from the STEM Cart. A ...

Peterson — 90th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

MOORLAND – Bill Peterson, of Moorland, will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house luncheon from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1436 21st Ave. N., Fort Dodge. Cards may be sent to him at 1637 230th St., Moorland, IA 50566. His family includes ...

Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs throughout the month of February. Adult Daytime Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the February Book Club discussion on “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. This book is available at the Adult Checkout if you are interested in participating. We will be meeting from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 to discuss. A book for the March Book Club will be announced at this time. Adult Evening Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the Adult Evening Book Club ...