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KYL children’s department January events scheduled

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library children’s department will be having a variety of events in January. Cooking with Miss Doreen — On Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., third through fifth graders are invited to stop in and make a Pizza in a Mug with Miss Doreen. This activity is a great little lunch for kids on their last winter vacation day. Weekly Programs LEGO Build (Children’s Department) — Each Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. throughout January, there is the opportunity for kids to test their building skills. We have a variety of Legos and would love to see your ...

Go and Do: Jan. 2, 2026

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Around the area WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, is holding Drop-In Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY at the library. There will be a come-and-go activity available for kids and fam ilies. This Saturday’s activity is beads and bracelets.

Parkinson’s disease educational series begins Jan. 13, registration required by Jan. 2

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“A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease” educational series begins Jan. 13, 2026, at Friendship Haven, 420 Kenyon Road. The series runs every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. through Jan. 27 and is from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. There is no cost to attend. Register by Jan. 2, 2026, at https://go.iastate.edu/AOWLGN. For more information, contact Linda Cline at lcline@iastate.edu or 515-576-2119. If you are struggling with Parkinson’s disease or know someone who is, it is helpful to know where to find support on the journey. The series will cover causes, symptoms and ...

New Year's Eve celebration ideas for families

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The New Year’s Eve countdown is on, with people eagerly awaiting the opportunity to say goodbye to this year and welcome the possibilities of the year ahead. The month of January’s name was derived from the Roman god Janus, who was the god of beginnings, endings, doorways, and ...

Arrivals: Dec. 27, 2025

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UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EWING — Angelica and Cameron Ewing, Fort Dodge, a boy, born Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. PEREZ RODRIQUEZ — Jassly and Juan Perez Rodriquez, Webster City, a boy, born Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. WEBB — Brandi and Matt Webb, Fort Dodge, a girl, born Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. CUNNINGHAM — Ashley and Zackary Cunningham, Callender, a girl, born Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. BRONKEMA — Lindsey and Zach Bronkema, Fort Dodge, a boy, born Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. LARRABEE — Mary and Jeremiah Larrabee, Humboldt, a boy, born Tuesday, Nov. ...