The Fourth of July in Gowrie is a tradition that goes back to the 1800s. Many people describe the celebration as a real old-fashioned Fourth. There will be a parade, carnival, fireworks, chicken dinner, car show, 5K run and much more family fun during the annual celebration. “This ...
WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be closed on July 3 and 4 for the 4th of July holiday. On July 21, the library will close at 4:30 p.m. for the Hamilton County Fair Parade.
The Kossuth County Genealogical Society and the Algona Affiliate of AAUW will be hosting their 14th annual cemetery walk during Founders’ Day weekend in Algona, July 9-12. A graveside presentation will take place beginning at 6 p.m. on July 9 at Riverview Cemetery. The main gate of the cemetery is at the north end of Phillips Street in Algona. Audience members are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring their own lawn chairs. An indoor version will be presented at 2 p.m. on July 12 at the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center meeting room on the Algona campus of Iowa Lakes ...
St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 239 N. 11th St., will hold vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon July 14-17 for ages 6 to 12 years old. The theme is “Lego and Trust God.” There will be an Option Fellowship Camp until 3 p.m. on July 14 and 16. Lunch will be provided to those staying. June 17 will end at 12 p.m. with a block party. Family members are invited to attend. The cost is by freewill donation.
WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having story/activity programs for all ages throughout July. Children’s Summer Reading Program — Patrons, birth to fifth grade, are invited to join in a variety of “Plant a Seed, Read” summer programs. There are reading challenges, adventure maps, and great programs each week. Details and resources to participate are available at the Children’s Checkout Desk. Children’s Special Events July 7, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Join us for Friends from the Farm, as Hamilton County 4-H will bring in some fuzzy friends during our Wild ...
As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the public is invited to the Fort Dodge Public Library to step back in time and experience the founding of the United States through the perspective of Thomas Jefferson during a special historical presentation at noon on Wednesday. Portraying the third president of the United States, “Mr. Jefferson” shares stories and firsthand reflections on the creation of the Declaration of Independence and the spirit of patriotism that helped shape a new nation. As the ...
