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‘Santa for Seniors’ time is here, donation deadline is Dec. 12

Lifestyle Briefs

Elderbridge Agency on Aging and Upper Des Moines Opportunity have partnered for “Santa for Seniors.” 2025 has been a difficult year for all of us, with things ever-changing. As the holiday season approaches, it has brought even more isolation to our seniors. Seniors in our community need our support, now more than ever. In some cases, senior in our area are living on a very limited income and may not be with their family at Christmas. With your help we can make their holiday season a little jollier and gave them shome to smile about on Christmas. Each eason that is looking to be ...

YWCA holding annual Adopt A Family event

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The YWCA, 826 First Ave. N., is holding its annual Adopt A Family event now to help families have a Merry Christmas. The mission is to provide every person, young and old, at the Y a wonderful Christmas that most people are lucky to experience every year. If you’d like to help make a difference this season, consider adopting a family or donating to the YWCA to help make this holiday season one to remember. If you are interested in participaring, contact Nici at nicig@ywcafd.org or call 515-573-3931, option 4, for more information.

FDPL hosts Lessons of the Holocaust program on Dec. 8

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The Fort Dodge Public Library will host Lessons of the Holocaust, a presentation by educator Brad Wilkening, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 This event is free and open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend. During his presentation, Wilkening will use historical accounts and survivors’ stories to show why the genocide of World War II is more relevant than ever, and how this terrible period in human history should be used to build a more compassionate and kind world today. Wilkening is an Iowa native and Augsburg College graduate with a background in teaching and ...

Holiday Market vendor and food fair is Nov. 28 and 29

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The first annual Holiday Market vendor and food fair is noon to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 29, at the Pavilion Sports Complex, 260 S. 27th St. There will be a variety of vendors, food and drinks, live music and entertainment. Santa’s grand arrival will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday with a Santa meet and greet from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a food drive for The Lord’s Cupboard. Food and cash donations will be accepted. Admission to the market is free.

A traditional Thanksgiving

Local Lifestyle

Make sweet potatoes even sweeter Sweet potatoes are available at grocery stores year-round, but they tend to garner more attention come Thanksgiving. Sweet potatoes pack a powerful and nutritious punch. Those who want to make their sweet potatoes a little more sweet this holiday can try ...