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Arrivals: Jan. 10, 2026

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DAVIS — Maia Davis, Fort Dodge, a girl, born on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. ZINNEL — Mercedes Zinnel, Fort Dodge, a girl, born on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. STANE — Brittney Stane, Fort Dodge, a girl, born on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

FDPL book club meets Monday

The Fort Dodge Public Library book club is meeting on Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 424 Central Ave. We will be discussing the book, “A Fever in the Heartland,” by Timothy Egan. Adults ages 18 and above are welcome to attend. The February book will be available for pickup at the meeting on Monday. For more information, contact the library at 515-573-8167, ex. 6233, or visit the library website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.

KYL announces January teen events

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having variety of teen events throughout January. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited each Tuesday in January from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Join us weekly for special activities, video games, snacks, crafts, board games, and more. This time and place is perfect to hang out with friends and is a come-and-go style event. Homeschool TECH BUILD — Students will have time to build a projectile launcher and explore different design options. On Thursday, Jan. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m., patrons will have the opportunity to follow ...

Kendall Young Library January adult libary programs announced

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having adult programs throughout the month of January. Resume Workshop — Kendall Young Library will be hosting a Resume Workshop, presented by Iowa Works on Monday from 11 a.m. to noon. Anyone looking for tools, tips or a critique of a resume is invited to join. This is a great resource if you are needing to start a resume from the beginning or just need an update. All ages are invited. Adult Daytime Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the January Book Club discussion on “How To Read A Book,” by Monica Wood. ...

Arrivals: Jan. 3, 2026

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL GRIFFIN — Amy Lindstrom and Dilan Griffin, Cedar Falls, a boy, River Kenneth Michael Griffin, born Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Grandparents are Jenn Griffin, Webster City, Joel Pergande, Webster City, and Kathleen Anderson, Fort Dodge. Great-grandparents are Ken and Sue Griffin, Lewis. HUGHES — Abby and Dylan Hughes, Clear Lake, a girl, Poppy Jo Hughes, born Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Grandparents are Charly and Erin Blankenburg, Fort Dodge, and Chuck and Amy Hughes, Garner. KLINGER — Heidi and Blake Klinger, Badger, a girl, Brynlee Lyn Klinger, born ...

Explore the Outdoors

Local residents looking to get outdoors in the New Year need look no further than their own backyard. With miles of trails and rivers to explore, Webster County offers multiple options for recreation throughout the year, from skiing and snowshoeing to hiking and paddling. For those new ...