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KYL children’s department October events scheduled

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library children’s department will be having a variety of events in October. Weekly Programs Tales Around the Town — Kendall Young Library along with local Webster City businesses will be taking storytime on the road. Each week families are invited to meet at a designated location, hear a story and experience the host location. October is full of excitement as we visit new places. No registration required. Just follow the signs for the fun. Oct. 6 — West Twin Park, 1100 Superior St. — 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13 — Kendall Young Park, 600 Kendall ...

Kearney — 90th birthday

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COALVILLE — Cheryl Kearney, of Coalville, will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 12 at Community of Christ Church, 23886 Boise St., Coalville. Her family includes Julie and Steve Friesth, Chris O’Leary and Sue and Joe Nordstrom, all of Fort Dodge. ...

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.