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Parkinson’s disease educational series begins Jan. 13, registration required by Jan. 2

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“A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease” educational series begins Jan. 13, 2026, at Friendship Haven, 420 Kenyon Road. The series runs every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. through Jan. 27 and is from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. There is no cost to attend. Register by Jan. 2, 2026, at https://go.iastate.edu/AOWLGN. For more information, contact Linda Cline at lcline@iastate.edu or 515-576-2119. If you are struggling with Parkinson’s disease or know someone who is, it is helpful to know where to find support on the journey. The series will cover causes, symptoms and ...

New Year's Eve celebration ideas for families

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The New Year’s Eve countdown is on, with people eagerly awaiting the opportunity to say goodbye to this year and welcome the possibilities of the year ahead. The month of January’s name was derived from the Roman god Janus, who was the god of beginnings, endings, doorways, and ...

Arrivals: Dec. 27, 2025

Arrivals

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EWING — Angelica and Cameron Ewing, Fort Dodge, a boy, born Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. PEREZ RODRIQUEZ — Jassly and Juan Perez Rodriquez, Webster City, a boy, born Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. WEBB — Brandi and Matt Webb, Fort Dodge, a girl, born Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. CUNNINGHAM — Ashley and Zackary Cunningham, Callender, a girl, born Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. BRONKEMA — Lindsey and Zach Bronkema, Fort Dodge, a boy, born Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. LARRABEE — Mary and Jeremiah Larrabee, Humboldt, a boy, born Tuesday, Nov. ...

Morgan — 70 years

Birthdays and Anniversaries

MANSON — Frank and Norma Morgan, of Manson, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Cards can be sent to them at Good Samaritan Society, 1402 Main St., Manson, IA 50563. Their family includes Rose McCubbin, of Manson; Julie and David Wooters, of Brandon, South Dakota; ...

FDPL holiday extravaganza today

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The Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is holding holiday extravaganza Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at the library. Children may write letters to Santa for the Santa mailbox, do dot coloring and get a goodie bag while supplies last. All month long there will be the guessing jar and searching for Santa.