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Badger Lutheran Church Norwegian supper is Nov. 8

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BADGER — Badger Lutheran Church, 127 Second Ave. S.E., Badger, is holding a Norwegian supper on Nov. 8 at the church. The supper is dine in with reserved seating times of 4 to 5 p.m., 5 to 6 p.m, and 6 to 7 p.m. The menu is lutefisk, lefse, potatoes, meatballs, green beans, cranberries, flotbrod, gumme, fruit soup, spritz, kringla and krumkae. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children ages 6 through 12 and free for children ages 5 and under. Tickets are limited. Reserve seating time or take out/local delivery when purchasing tickets. Tickets may be purchased at the church or by ...

Otho UMC annual pork loin dinner is today

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OTHO — The Otho United Methodist Church is holding its annual pork loin dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today in the church basement. The menu is pork loin, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, baked beans, rolls, pies and drinks. Adult tickets are $12, children ages 5 through 11 are $6, and preschoolers are free. The public is welcome.

Fort Dodge Women’s Connection brunch set for Nov. 11

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Fort Dodge Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Reservations must be made by Friday by calling Kathy Meinders at 515-408-7981 or Marcia Johnson at 515-571-5443. Cost is $15 inclusive. The speaker will be Cynthia Sheppard from Egan, South Dakota. Her talk is entitled “Thanksgiving for November.” Sheppard is a former teacher, former newspaper editor and writer of a weekly column, “My Side of the Fence.” The special feature will be the annual fundraiser. Bring, buy or both. There will be baked goods, crafts and others items to ...

First UMC soup supper is Monday

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First United Methodist, 127 N. 10th St., will host its annual soup supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Monday. The menu is all you can eat soup. Available soups will be vegetable beef, chili, and minestrone. Dine in and to go options will be available. All proceeds from this event will go toward First UMC funding its youth ministries and public youth events like its annual lock in that hosted 96 kids from the area this past weekend. Ticket prices are $12 for ages 14 and up, $10 for ages 4 to 13 and free for children ages 3 and under.

‘Santa for Seniors’ time is here

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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 something to smile about on Christmas. Each person who is looking to be ...

Election day supper is Tuesday

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An election day supper will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1611 Williams Drive. The menu is homemade vegetable beef and chicken noodle soups, chili, bread, dessert (gluten free available) and beverage. Tickets are $10 per person with children ages 4 and under free. Tickets are available from church members or at the door.