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Brown Bag Briefings at FDPL

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The Friends of the Fort Dodge Library announce this fall’s installment of the Brown Bag Briefings. They are held at noon every Thursday, beginning Oct. 8, in the meeting room of the Fort Dodge Library, 424 Central Ave. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Water, coffee and cookies will be provided. The briefings last one hour and the public is invited to attend. There is no charge for admission. Thursday: Chef Michael Hirst from the Iowa Central Community College Culinary program will present an in- depth conversation about the program and their new space and ...

EEz BEEz

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WEBSTER CITY — When Evan Ely received the 2026 Youth Beekeeping scholarship earlier this year from the Iowa Honey Producers Association, it wasn’t a one-time project for him. It was the beginning of a new hobby, and potentially a business. “I wanted a hobby to do, to do something ...

Michael Charles will perform at Byron’s

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POMEROY — Michael Charles and his band will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Byron’s, 112 S Main St., Pomeroy. Charles is in the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame under the “Master Blues Artist” category, a 10 time Grammy-elected artist and a long-time touring artist performing at Byron’s in Pomeroy for almost two decades.

KYL October adult programs scheduled

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs throughout the month of October. Special Adult Programs “Journey of the Forgotten: The Orphans of Hamilton County, Iowa” — Join us at the Southfield Wellness Community at 10 a.m. on Oct. 24 to hear of the “Journeys of the Forgotten: The Orphans of Hamilton County, Iowa.” Author and Certified Genealogist Jill Morelli will guide us through the stories of the orphans that she has included in her book. In the fall of 1890, 46 orphans were delivered to Hamilton County by the Children’s Aid Society of New ...

Harcourt Library to hold craft workshop

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HARCOURT — The Harcourt Public Library will hold a polymer ghost craft workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the library, 106 W. Second St. Participants will mold two ghosts, bake them and then decorate them with decoupage. There is a $5 charge for materials.

LWML to hold quilt, craft and bake sale

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Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Sewing Group will hold a quilt, craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the church, 1023 S. 27th St.. Lunch menu includes sloppy joes, chips, bars and drinks, available for a freewill donation.