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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.

Arrivals: Nov. 1, 2025

Arrivals

UNITYPOINT HEALTH — TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MAXSON — Madison and Brian Maxson, Fort Dodge, a girl, born Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. GANNON — Stacy and Joel Gannon, Duncombe, a girl, born Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. SCHMITT — Kaylee and Jacob Schmitt, Clare, a boy, born Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

Fort Museum 'Haunting in the Village' is today

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“A Haunting in the Village ... What could possibly go wrong???” is 7 to 10 p.m. today at the Fort Museum Frontier Village, 1 Museum Road. Tickets are $5 each, with a family maximum of $20. Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Clairvoyant at Fort Museum Opera House on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1

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The Fort Museum Opera House is hosting Clairvoyant Dr. Rebecca Foster on Friday and Nov. 1 in the Opera House. Dr. Foster will do gallery readings from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday and Nov. 1. Cost is $32.29 per person. From 8:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Dr. Foster will do a VIP Investigation with limited seating for $52.93 per person. All tickets may be purchased at https://drrebeccafoster.simpletix.com.