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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. Early Out Movies — Patrons ages 8 years through 12th grade are invited to relax and watch a movie beginning 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” (1 hour, 55 minutes). Bring a friend and popcorn will be provided. 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 ...

Arrivals: Feb. 28, 2026

Arrivals

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MORGAN — Victoria and Tate Morgan, of Eagle Grove, a girl, Chloe Gayle, born Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. MISCHKE — Courtney Mischke, of Fort Dodge, a boy, born Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. HABHAB — Savana Habhab, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL KEPLER — Kaylynn Kepler, of Eagle Grove, a boy, Zaylen Rae Kepler, born Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Grandparents are Todd Kepler and Lindy Evje, of Eagle Grove. Great-grandparents are Brenda and Kevin Adams and Brent and Renee Evje. ...

Pomeroy Historical Society Bingo is Sunday

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POMEROY — The Pomeroy Historical Society is holding Bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at The Co-Op Bar and Grill, 714 East St., Pomeroy. The cost is $1 per card per game, split winnings 50/50. Bingo will also be held on March 15 and 29.

World Day of Prayer is Friday

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GOWRIE — Women, men and children in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer on Fri. This year the women of Nigeria call us to worship with the words “I will give you rest: come.” The World Day of Prayer 2026 program is based on Matthew 11:28-30. This year’s service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Gowrie United Methodist Church. The women of Zion Lutheran will join the women of United Methodist in presenting this year’s celebration. Everyone is welcomed. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement led by Christian women of many ...

Concert will honor Audrey Williams

Local Lifestyle

LAKE CITY — Jeffrey Brillhart will present a hymn festival at 2 p.m. on March 15 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 ...