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Author Joseph LeValley at Clare Public Library Oct. 13

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CLARE — The Clare Public Library invites the communities in the surrounding areas to a special book signing event with author Joseph LeValley from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the Clare Community Center. LeValley will be signing copies of his newest release, “Murder Suspended,” the seventh book in his popular Tony Harrington mystery series. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres while meeting the author and hearing about his latest work. All are welcome to attend this exciting literary evening. The Clare Public Library will be closed on Oct. 13 to allow staff to host this event.

Live wood carving at Goldfield’s Down Memory Lane Park Tuesday

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GOLDFIELD — Down Memory Lane Park, Goldfield, is holding a live wood carving of a bald eagle from the grand old ash tree from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the park located on Mills Street in Goldfield. There will be refreshments, cookies and bars available for a freewill offering and a raffle. Bring your own chair and enjoy the show. Those attending may want to bring earplugs. Raffle tickets are $5 per ticket or five for $20. Proceeds go to funds for the park improvements.

Fall Fly-In is Oct. 18

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Fort Dodge Flight Support is holding its Fall Fly-In from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 18, at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport, 1639 Nelson Ave. The event is open to the public. There will be an all you can eat pancake breakfast with a drink for $10 per person, pilots in command eat free. Plane rides will be $20. Proceeds go to the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight.

Arrivals: Oct. 4, 2025

Arrivals

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BAIR — Taylor Bair, of Pomeroy, a boy, born Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. BENSON — Lauren and Jared Benson, of Fort Dodge, a girl, born Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas to meet Thursday, RSVP requested

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Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 216 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Corpus Christi Center, 405 N. Eighth St. Mass will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, guest speaker the Rev. Jake Rosemeyer from Holy Trinity Parish, and a business meeting. New members are always welcome. Members who would like to attend, please RSVP for dinner by calling Kitty Nilles at 515-206-5496 by noon Tuesday.