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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, ...

Mosley — 90th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Estella Mosley, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Wednesday. Cards may be sent to her at 1202 S. 24th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Her family includes Major Mosley, James and Catherine Mosley, Tesa and Pete Grady, and Covey Grady. She has numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Her daughters Audrey Mosley and Linda Grady and son Ricky Grady are deceased. She was born on March 18, 1936. She is retired from Nestle Purina.

Arrivals: March 14, 2026

Arrivals

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ALHAMEED — Sidney Alhameed, of Fort Dodge, a boy, born Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. LAWTON — Bryn Lawton, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. BLOOM-MARKOV — Caley and Mikhail Bloom-Markov, of Fort Dodge, a boy, born Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. BENDER — Hailey Bender, of Humboldt, a girl, born Tuesday, March 3, 2026. GEERDES — Emily Geerdes, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

KYL to hold children’s events

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library Children’s Department will hold a variety of events in March. Weekly Programs LEGO Build (Children’s Department) — Each Monday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. throughout March there is the opportunity for kids to test their building skills. Each week will have a building theme or you can use your imagination for your creation. We have a variety of Legos, so the possibilities are endless. Bring a friend and get building. Tales Around the Town — Kendall Young Library invites patrons to a Family Storytime from 5 to 6 p.m. each Monday. Each week ...

First Covenant offering parenting class

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First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H, will hold a parenting class entitled “Restoring and Maintaining Good Relationships With Our Children” at 6:30 p.m. on March 22. This is the first in a series of classes. Please RSVP by calling the church at 515-955-3528 with the names and number of people who will be attending.

KYL announces adult programs for March

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs throughout the month of March. Books & Bourbon Silent Book Club — Kendall Young Library will host a Silent Book Club at Seneca Street Saloon, 919 Seneca St. Please note the new location. Adults are invited to gather together from 5 to 6:30 on Thursday. Bring a book, grab a drink, and enjoy an introvert happy hour. This event is always the third Thursday of each month. Iowa Scenic Views by Foot with Tyler Sullivan — Join us at 11 a.m. on March 21 for a morning of adventure with Tyler Sullivan. When you think of Iowa, ...