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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, on Dec. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 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. Brad Wilkening is an Iowa native and Augsburg College graduate with a background in teaching and ...

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, patrons of all ages are invited from 10 a.m. to noon on Dec. 6 to try their hand at cookie decorating in conjunction with the Webster City Christmas in the City events. Cookie decorating will be held inside Kendall Young Library and is a free event.

Johnson — 90th birthday

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Norma Johnson, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Dec. 9. Cards may be sent to her at 2067 219th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Her family includes her husband, Darrell; Bill and Julie Johnson, of Norwalk; and Kent and Kim Johnson, of Waukee. She has two grandchildren and ...

Santa arrives at City Square Monday

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Santa will arrive at the City Square at 5 p.m. Monday for the gazebo lighting and then travel along Central Avenue to Veterans Triangle Park for the tree lighting. From 5:30 to 7 p.m., visit with Santa, write letters to Santa and do crafts at the Wells Fargo/ISU Extension Building, 822 Central Ave.

KYL December adult library programs announced

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, will be having adult programs throughout the month of December. Adult Afternoon Movie — Adults are invited to Kendall Young Library to start off the holiday season with the movie classic “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” The movie will be featured in the downstairs meeting room beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday. We hope to see you there. Adult Daytime Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the December Book Club discussion about a variety of Christmas books. A surprise Christmas book is available at ...