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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. Due to early outs on Tuesday and Thursday, and Spring Break on March 9 to 13, regular scheduled programs are modified. Early Out Movies — Patrons ages 8 years through 12th grade are invited to relax and watch a movie at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday in the Teen Area. Tuesday’s movie will be “Elio” (1hour, 39 minutes) and Thursday’s movie is “The Fantastic 4 — First Steps” (1hour, 55 minutes). Bring a friend and popcorn will be provided. Weekly Programs ...

Otho UMC to hold pancake breakfast

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OTHO — The Otho United Methodist Church will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon on March 7 in the church basement. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage and drinks for a freewill donation.

Johnson — 80th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Paula Johnson, of Fort Dodge, celebrated her 80th birthday on Monday. Cards may be sent to her at 1038 N. 24th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Her family includes Amy Bestick-Clark, Becky Slawson, Andrea Emerson, Jon Johnson, Goldie Mumper and Bruce Johnson. She has many grandchildren. Her husband, Bruce Johnson, is deceased. Paula Bestick was born on Feb. 23, 1946. She worked at Trinity Hospital for 46 years.

KYL to hold teen events

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will host variety of Teen events throughout March. Early Out Movies — Patrons ages 8 years through 12th grade are invited to relax and watch a movie beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday in the Teen Area. Tuesday’s movie will be “Elio” (1hour, 39 minutes) and Thursday’s movie is “The Fantastic 4 — First Steps” (1 hour, 55 minutes). Bring a friend and popcorn will be provided. Spring Break Crafternoons — During the week of spring break in Webster City, March 9 though 13, patrons are invited to stop in and relax with ...

Arrivals: Feb. 28, 2026

Arrivals

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MORGAN — Victoria and Tate Morgan, of Eagle Grove, a girl, Chloe Gayle, born Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. MISCHKE — Courtney Mischke, of Fort Dodge, a boy, born Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. HABHAB — Savana Habhab, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL KEPLER — Kaylynn Kepler, of Eagle Grove, a boy, Zaylen Rae Kepler, born Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Grandparents are Todd Kepler and Lindy Evje, of Eagle Grove. Great-grandparents are Brenda and Kevin Adams and Brent and Renee Evje. ...

Pomeroy Historical Society Bingo is Sunday

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POMEROY — The Pomeroy Historical Society is holding Bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. 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 March 15 and 29.