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Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs throughout the month of February. Adult Daytime Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the February Book Club discussion on “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. This book is available at the Adult Checkout if you are interested in participating. We will be meeting from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 to discuss. A book for the March Book Club will be announced at this time. Adult Evening Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the Adult Evening Book Club ...

NW Iowa League of Cities announces high school senior scholarships

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The Northwest Iowa League of Cities announces its High School Senior Scholarship Program. High school seniors in Northwest Iowa League member communities pursuing post-secondary education or training in fields that may lead to city government careers — like public administration, water/wastewater, law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, city planning, public engineering, and more are eligible. How to apply: • Contact your City Hall for an application • Or email Angela Duitsman at angela@fondaiowa.com Deadline: April 15, 2026 Scholarships: Up to five awards of $1,000 each, ...

Lehigh Methodist Church Second Sunday Soup Supper is Feb. 8

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LEHIGH — The Lehigh Methodist Church will have its Second Sunday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 8. This month we will be serving a variety of soups. We expect to have at least five different kinds of soup. There will also be desserts and drinks. The cost is a freewill donation.

Adult Winter Reading Challenge at the Fort Dodge Public Library

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The Fort Dodge Public Library is having an Adult Winter Reading Challenge this year. The challenge runs through Feb. 28. Pick up reading logs at the library and turn them in for a chance to win weekly prize drawings from Dariette/Ardys Mae Coffee and Dessert, Stella’s Coffee Bar, and Bloomers Coffee. We also have reading challenge prompts to help you find new amazing books in 2026. For more information contact us at 515-573-8167 ext. 6233 or visit our website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.

‘It’s A Celebration’ concert in Humboldt

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HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Community Chorus, directed by Terry Nelson, will present their annual variety show, “It’s A Celebration,” from Friday to Feb. 1 at the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at the Humboldt High School. Show times are 7 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. on Jan. 31 2 p.m. on Feb. 1. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 18 and can be purchased at Humboldt Hy-Vee, V&S Variety in downtown Humboldt, from Chorus members, online at www.humboldtchorus.com or by calling 515-890-0987. Selections this year will include “Celebration,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” ...

Arrivals: Jan. 24, 2026

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UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DAVIS — Maia Davis, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. ZINNEL — Mercedes Zinnel, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. STANE — Brittney Stane, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. MUNOZ — Diane Munoz, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. MCCLELLAN — Maureen and Adam McClellan, of Rolfe, a boy, born Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. FLATTERY — Liz and Jon Flattery, of Fort Dodge, a boy, born Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. TRIBBLE — Catrina Tribble, of Fort ...