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Jamie Aaron Kelley Christmas tour in Harcourt rescheduled to Dec. 20

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HARCOURT — The Lost Grove Community Center, 116 Larch St., Harcourt, is hosting the Jamie Aaron Kelley fourth annual Christmas Tour at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at the center. It is rescheduled due to winter weather. This is a family-friendly Christmas show with a huge production screen backdrop to give the audience an immersive experience. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be accepted for the Lost Grove Community Center preservation fund.

Away from home for the holidays

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This Christmas, three exchange students at Fort Dodge Senior High will experience an American Christmas. All three, though, have experienced some unique things during the holidays in their home countries over the years and shared their stories. Kateryna Iakymenko Ukraine Iakymenko said ...

FDPL adult board game night is Monday

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The Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., is holding board games for adults from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the large meeting room. There will be a wide varietty of both classic and new board and card games, but those attending are welcome to bring their own game also. With plenty of games to choose from (and tables for multiple games at once), there’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. The game nights will be held the third Monday of every month. For more information, call the library at 515-573-8167, ext. 6233, or visit the library website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.

Garden Club Christmas meeting and potluck is Tuesday

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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.

Arrivals: Dec. 13, 2025

Arrivals

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.