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Northwest 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, ...

Otho UMC soup supper is today

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OTHO — Otho United Methodist Church, Otho, is holding a soup supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today at the church. Soups being served are vegetable beef, chicken noodle, chili and cheesy potato for a freewill offering. The church is handicap accessible. Carryout will be available by calling Nancy at 515-570-4827.

FDPL adult DIY is Thursday

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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. Thursday 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.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at Corpus Christi Center on Jan. 23

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The Knights of Columbus will hold a fish fry from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Corpus Christi Center, 402 N. Eighth St. The cost is $13 for fried, baked or shrimp dinner, $15 for a combo dinner, and $7 for grilled cheese or kid’s portion. The dinner includes a baked potato or fries, cole slaw, roll, ice cream, coffee and lemonade. Takeout will be available. No credit cards will be accepted.

Skinner — 95th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

GOLDFIELD — Joe Skinner, of Goldfield, will celebrate his 95th birthday on Jan. 27. Cards may be sent to him at P.O. Box 292, Goldfield, IA 50542. His family includes wife of 66 years, Phyllis; Ken and Annie Skinner, of Humboldt; and Kurt and Linda Skinner, of Stockton, California. He ...

Pomeroy Historical Society Bingo starts Sunday

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POMEROY — The Pomeroy Historical Society is holding Bingo starting Sunday at The Co-Op Bar and Grill, 714 East St., Pomeroy. The cost is $1 per card per game, split winnings 50/50. Bingo will also be held on Feb. 1 and 15, and March 1, 15 and 29.