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Historial Society to hold open house

The Webster County Historical Society will hold an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 17 in Room 143 at the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. The theme for the open house is to honor past politicians that came from Fort Dodge and the Webster County area.

Celebrate Library Lovers’ Month with adult coloring at FDPL

Come celebrate Library Lovers’ Month with other creative and fun people at the Fort Dodge Public Library. Our next adult coloring sessions are from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Library’s large meeting room. We have hundreds of coloring sheets to choose from and coloring supplies available for your use. If you are a long-time coloring fan feel free to bring your own supplies/projects and enjoy the company. For more information, call 515-573-8167, ext. 6229, or visit our website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.

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 Dessert, 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.

Diabetes Support Group to meet Feb. 25, RSVP requested

Do you experience burning, tingling, numbness, or pain related to diabetes? Are you wondering what’s normal, what can improve, and what options you really have? You don’t have to figure this out alone. Join the Diabetes Support Group at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center as we focus on Managing Pain and Neuropathy in a space to learn, share, and feel understood. It will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 in the UnityPoint Board Room. A free light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to the Unitypoint Diabetes Center at 515-574-6350.

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 Dessert, 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.

Winter dinner set for Sunday

A winter dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday 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.