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KYL to hold teen events

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will host variety of Teen events throughout March. Spring Break Crafternoons — During the week of spring break in Webster City, March 9 though 13, patrons are invited to stop in and relax with some crafting. Spring Break Crafternoons will be available all week, all day on your schedule. Stop in for some mini diamond painting, clay snowmen building, or just some comfy coloring. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited from 3:30 to 5 p.m. each Tuesday in March. Due to early outs and spring break, Teen Lounge will also ...

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, ...

KC fish fry is Friday

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The Knights of Columbus will hold a fish fry from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 402 N. Eighth St. The menu includes fried fish, baked fish, shrimp, or combo and grill cheese sandwiches, served with baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, roll, ice cream, coffee and lemonade. Dine in or carry out is available. The cost is $13 for fish or shrimp, $15 for combo, $7 for grilled cheese and $7 for kids ages 12 and under.

KYL to hold children’s events

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library Children’s Department will hold a variety of events in March. Due to early outs on Tuesday and Thursday, and Spring Break on March 9 to 13, regular scheduled programs are modified. Early Out Movies — Patrons ages 8 years through 12th grade are invited to relax and watch a movie at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday in the Teen Area. Tuesday’s movie will be “Elio” (1hour, 39 minutes) and Thursday’s movie is “The Fantastic 4 — First Steps” (1hour, 55 minutes). Bring a friend and popcorn will be provided. Weekly Programs ...

'The Wizard of Oz' is this year’s spring show

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Fort Dodge Middle School presents the musical production “Wizard of Oz” for its 2026 performance March 5-7. According to Joan Ascherl, vocal and theater director, a cast of more than 100 students are part of the school’s annual presentation. “I’ve been doing this for 40 years, ...

KYL announces adult programs for March

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs throughout the month of March. Adult Daytime Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the March Book Club discussion on “The Names” by Florence Knapp. This book is available at the Adult Checkout if you are interested in participating. We will meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on March 10 to discuss. A book for the April 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 discussion about “Pride and Prejudice” ...