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Siefken — 90th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

PALMER — Larry Siefken, of Palmer, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Wednesday. Cards may be mailed to him at PO Box 204, Palmer, IA 50571. His family includes his wife, Dorothy; Sheila and Chuck Flowers, Oklahoma; Susan and Michael Hoftizer, Minnesota; Sidney and Brenda Siefken, Colorado; and Shannon and Barbara Siefken, Minnesota. He has 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was born Jan. 14, 1936. He attended and graduated from Palmer High School in 1954. He attended Iowa State University and served two years in the Army as a medic in Korea. He has lived and ...

Adult coloring at the FD Public Library

Lifestyle Briefs

Looking for a colorful way to kick off the new year? Fort Dodge Public Library invites adults to unwind and get creative at its upcoming adult coloring sessions on Tuesday. Sessions will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library’s large meeting room. Participants can choose from hundreds of coloring sheets, and coloring supplies will be provided. Experienced coloring enthusiasts are welcome to bring their own supplies or ongoing projects and enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere. For more information, call 515-573-8167, ext. 6229, or visit ...

Egli — 60 years

Birthdays and Anniversaries

BARNUM — Ken and Judy Egli, of Barnum, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. 22, 2026. Their family includes Kelly and Clint Ure, Monte Egli, and Justin and Shanna Egli. They have seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The couple were married on Jan. 22, ...

FDPL adult DIY is Jan. 22

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The Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is hosting a DIY bookmarks afternoon for adults from 2 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 22, in the large meeting room. There will be various types of bookmarks to make, all supplies included for free. Stop by and get creative with us. For more information, contact the library at 515-573-8167, ext. 6229, or visit the library website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.

Johnson — 90th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

PALMER — Charles Johnson, of Palmer, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Jan. 21. Cards may be sent to him at 28075 590th St., Palmer, IA 50571. His family includes six children, including in-laws, 19 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, including their spouses, and 27 great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. His wife, Judith Kay Johnson, is deceased. He was born on Jan. 21, 1936.

Arrivals: Jan. 10, 2026

Arrivals

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DAVIS — Maia Davis, Fort Dodge, a girl, born on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. ZINNEL — Mercedes Zinnel, Fort Dodge, a girl, born on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. STANE — Brittney Stane, Fort Dodge, a girl, born on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.