The Ft. Dodge Federated Garden Club will hold a Christmas meeting with a potluck dinner at noon Tuesday at the Lion’s Den, 731 Exposition Drive. There will be installation of the new 2026 officers. A special surprise Christmas program will be presented. Donations will be collected for the three city food banks, Holy Trinity, Salvation Army and the Lord’s Cupboard. Please join us.
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL GRIEP — Abbigail and Stephen Griep, Fort Dodge, a boy, Jasher Daniel Griep, born Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Grandparents are David and Melissa Egli and Bob and Cynthia Grief, all of Fort Dodge. TILTON — Stacy and Justin Tilton, Humboldt, a girl, Sadie Eliza Tilton, born Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Grandparents are Jerry and Susan Kraft, of Fort Dodge; Randall and Shelly Tilton, of Charles City; and Susan and John Saathoff, of Clare. Great-grandparents are Richard and Donna Holst, of Clare.
LIVERMORE —The Livermore American Legion Otto Field Post 415 will open its doors at 308 Fourth Ave., Livermore, as a warm waiting area for the Candy Cane Lane carriage riders. The American Legion Auxiliary Post 415 ladies will be serving hot chocolate and cookies that are being donated by the Humboldt Hy-Vee. Candy Cane Lane lighted event is 5 to 7 p.m. today with carriage rides through the Foth Candy Cane Lane to see all the lights. Freewill donations are accepted and if you would like to drive through on your own, follow the lighted signs to 605 Second Ave., Livermore.
CLARION — The Clarion Parks and Rec Committee is holding Clarion holiday tour of homes fundraiser to improve the parks at 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $45 per person and include home tours, progressive appetizers and silent auction. The tour begins at The Bru, 215 Sixth St. S.W., Clarion. There will be a cocktails and silent auction at 4 p.m., welcome, announcements and assignments at 4:45 p.m., the tour of homes begins at 5 p.m. and participants will reconvene at 7:30 p.m. at The Bru for silent auction, voting and prizes. Tickets may be purchased via cash or check at Italics Boutique or ...
POCAHONTAS — The Pocahontas Hometown Christmas concert is 4 p.m. Sunday at the Rialto Theater, Pocahontas. The Pocahontas Community Band and Chorus will perform.
LEHIGH — Lehigh Methodist Church, Lehigh, is holding a second Sunday supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Chicken and noodles on mashed potatoes, dessert and drinks will be served for a freewill donation. Carryouts will be available.