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Skinner — 95th birthday

GOLDFIELD — Joe Skinner, of Goldfield, will celebrate his 95th birthday on Jan. 27. Cards may be sent to him at P.O. Box 292, Goldfield, IA 50542. His family includes wife of 66 years, Phyllis; Ken and Annie Skinner, of Humboldt; and Kurt and Linda Skinner, of Stockton, California. He ...

Pomeroy Historical Society Bingo starts Sunday

POMEROY — The Pomeroy Historical Society is holding Bingo starting 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 Feb. 1 and 15, and March 1, 15 and 29.

Pieces of Glass by Jim

MANSON — Brightly colored butterflies hover near yellow and white flowers — the design on a stained-glass lamp shade created by Jim Mormann more than 20 years ago. That lamp shade — along with a melted Coke bottle and a kaleidoscope — were the first three glass creations Mormann ...

Winter dinner set for Feb. 1

A winter dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 1 at the Corpus Christi Center, 402 N. Eighth St. The menu includes broaster chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, dessert and beverage. The cost is $12 for adults, $8 for children, and free for kids ages 3 and under. Takeout meals will be available. The dinner is hosted by Rob and Erika Slinker and Brian and Molly Illg. Proceeds will benefit Holy Trinity Parish.

Adult Winter Reading Challenge at the Fort Dodge Public Library

The Fort Dodge Public Library is having an Adult Winter Reading Challenge this year. The challenge runs through Feb. 28. Pick up reading logs at the library and turn them in for a chance to win weekly prize drawings from Dariette/Ardys Mae Coffee and Desert, Stella’s Coffee Bar, and Bloomers Coffee. We also have reading challenge prompts to help you find new amazing books in 2026. For more information contact us at 515-573-8167 ext. 6233 or visit our website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.

CCS athletic department pancake breakfast is Jan. 24

Community Christian School Athletic Department is holding a Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in the school gym, 2406 9 1/2 Ave. S. The menu is all you can eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. Advance tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 to 10. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $8 for children ages 3 to 10. Proceeds go to the CCS athletic department.