Arrivals: Oct. 4, 2025
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
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.
KYL announces October adult programs
WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, will be having adult programs throughout the month of October. Morbid Curiosities – An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe – Join us for an exciting evening of storytelling by Darrin Crow. He will bring life to “Morbid Curiosities – An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.” Storytelling begins at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 13. Iowa storyteller Darrin Crow will bring Gothic horror master Edgar Allan Poe to life in “Morbid Curiosities — An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.” The master of Gothic horror comes from beyond the veil to talk with ...
KYL announces October teen events
WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having variety of teen events throughout October. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grade are invited each Tuesday in October from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Join us weekly for special activities, video games, snacks, crafts, board games, and more. This time and place is perfect to hang out with friends and is a come-and-go style event. Homeschool TECH BUILD — Students will have time to work on a wiggle bot from 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 16 where they can build and modify their project. This is designed for youth second through 12th grade ...
Otho Betterment chili cook-off and Bloody Mary contest is Oct. 11
OTHO — The Otho Betterment Committee’s ninth annual chili cook-off and bloody Mary contest is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11, at the Otho City Park. There will be kids’ activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., silent auction from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Market at the Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bloody Mary public tasting is noon to 1 p.m. and is $5 per person. Chili public tasting is 2 to 3 p.m., or until the chili runs out, and is $5 per person. There will also be food trucks and raffles.
Lake City UCW holding ice cream social Sunday
LAKE CITY — Lake City Union Church Women are holding an ice cream social from 11 a.m. Sunday at the church in Lake City. The menu includes pulled pork sandwiches and homemade pie and ice cream for a freewill donation. Carryouts will be available.