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Arrivals: Jan. 31, 2026

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IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ORT — Sierra Selvidge and Kollin Ort, of Clear Lake, a boy, Sutton Robert Ort, born Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Grandparents are Jessica Smith, of Lake Mills;, and Mary and Virgil Jr. Ort, of Clear Lake. Great-grandparents are Robin and Glaydon Grunhovd, of Lake Mills; Francis Oborny, of Garner; and Sandra Schaumburg, of Fort Dodge. WESLEY — Kaity and Greg Wesley, of Humboldt, a boy, Harvey Allen Wesley, born Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Grandparents are Randy and Amy Wesley, of Emmetsburg, and Sharri and Charles Mason, of Emmetsburg. Great-grandparents are Doris ...

Kendall Young Library to hold teen events

Lifestyle Briefs

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold a variety of teen events throughout February. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited each Tuesday in February from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Join us weekly for special activities, video games, snacks, crafts, board games, and more. This time and place is perfect to hang out with friends and is a come-and-go style event. Homeschool TECH BUILD — Students will have time to Engineer Your Imagination on Feb. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m., patrons will have the opportunity to free build using supplies from the STEM Cart. A ...

Peterson — 90th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

MOORLAND – Bill Peterson, of Moorland, will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house luncheon from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1436 21st Ave. N., Fort Dodge. Cards may be sent to him at 1637 230th St., Moorland, IA 50566. His family includes ...

Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs throughout the month of February. Adult Daytime Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the February Book Club discussion on “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. This book is available at the Adult Checkout if you are interested in participating. We will be meeting from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 to discuss. A book for the March Book Club will be announced at this time. Adult Evening Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the Adult Evening Book Club ...

NW Iowa League of Cities announces high school senior scholarships

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The Northwest Iowa League of Cities announces its High School Senior Scholarship Program. High school seniors in Northwest Iowa League member communities pursuing post-secondary education or training in fields that may lead to city government careers — like public administration, water/wastewater, law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, city planning, public engineering, and more are eligible. How to apply: • Contact your City Hall for an application • Or email Angela Duitsman at angela@fondaiowa.com Deadline: April 15, 2026 Scholarships: Up to five awards of $1,000 each, ...

Lehigh Methodist Church Second Sunday Soup Supper is Feb. 8

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LEHIGH — The Lehigh Methodist Church will have its Second Sunday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 8. This month we will be serving a variety of soups. We expect to have at least five different kinds of soup. There will also be desserts and drinks. The cost is a freewill donation.