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Pocahontas Heritage Days continues today

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POCAHONTAS — Pocahontas Heritage Days continues at 7 a.m. today with registration for the 8 a.m. Catholic School 5K Color Run at the American Legion Building; kolaches, coffee and quilted goods at 8 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, a burrito breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m., live music with Addie & Seamus from 9 to 11 a.m. at Heritage Park, a farmers market, Heritage Days parade at 11 a.m., live music with Larson Lee Trio from noon to 2 p.m.; bags tournament, escape room from 1 to 7 p.m.; water inflatables from 1 to 4 p.m., bingo from 4 to 6 p.m., trivia night at 7 p.m., free ...

Lake paddling set for June 30

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Webster County Conservation will hold lake paddling from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 30 at Badger Lake in John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, 1415 Nelson Ave., Fort Dodge. Kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be provided. Register online if you need equipment. If you already have your own kayak and life jacket, no registration is needed. Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Register online at www.mycountyparks.com.

Karl King Band celebrates Flag Day

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The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will continue its 2026 summer concert season on Sunday at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. The Southeast Valley School Fine Arts Boosters will have ice cream and brownies available for a freewill donation before and during the concert, starting around 6:45 p.m. Persons attending this special Flag Day concert may bring small American flags to wave at appropriate times during the evening. There is no admission charge for these concerts, since they are provided as a public service by the City of Fort ...

Second Sunday Supper is Sunday

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LEHIGH — The Lehigh Methodist Church will hold its June Second Sunday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday in the church basement. The menu includes pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw, dessert and a drink, for a freewill donation.

KYL adult programs scheduled

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs throughout the month of June. Adult Summer Reading Program — Adults are invited to join in a variety of “Plant a Seed, Read” summer programs. There is a Summer Bucket List Challenge, Fancy Your Flowerpot Contest, and a variety of events celebrating America 250 throughout the library. Details and resources to participate are available at the Adult Checkout Desk. Crafting with Emily Mallory (ages 12 and up) — Join us for an evening of learning the art of the iris folding technique with Emily Mallory from ...