BARNUM — Ken and Judy Egli, of Barnum, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. 22, 2026. Their family includes Kelly and Clint Ure, Monte Egli, and Justin and Shanna Egli. They have seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The couple were married on Jan. 22, ...
The Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is hosting a DIY bookmarks afternoon for adults from 2 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 22, 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.
PALMER — Charles Johnson, of Palmer, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Jan. 21. Cards may be sent to him at 28075 590th St., Palmer, IA 50571. His family includes six children, including in-laws, 19 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, including their spouses, and 27 great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. His wife, Judith Kay Johnson, is deceased. He was born on Jan. 21, 1936.
UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DAVIS — Maia Davis, Fort Dodge, a girl, born on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. ZINNEL — Mercedes Zinnel, Fort Dodge, a girl, born on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. STANE — Brittney Stane, Fort Dodge, a girl, born on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
The Fort Dodge Public Library book club is meeting on Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 424 Central Ave. We will be discussing the book, “A Fever in the Heartland,” by Timothy Egan. Adults ages 18 and above are welcome to attend. The February book will be available for pickup at the meeting on Monday. For more information, contact the library at 515-573-8167, ex. 6233, or visit the library website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.
WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having variety of teen events throughout January. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited each Tuesday in January 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 build a projectile launcher and explore different design options. On Thursday, Jan. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m., patrons will have the opportunity to follow ...
