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Rockin’ and rollin’ on the river

LEHIGH — Those who head out to Lehigh River Days this year can count on the same fun activities they have come to know and love, from the log rolling contest to the mud volleyball tournament. “It’s gone really well the last few years with the events that we have,” said Sadie ...

‘Stories and Songs of Praise’ coming to First Presbyterian Church

The worship and music team at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Dodge has announced three upcoming events entitled, “Stories and Songs of Praise,” which will serve as summer worship opportunities to honor the church’s original commitment in utilizing their Christian Life Center for ...

Webster County seeks input on its hazard mitigation plan

Webster County Emergency Management is seeking the public’s input regarding updating its hazard mitigation plan. An initial public kickoff meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Iowa Central East Campus, 2031 Quail Ave., in the Triton Room. Visitors should enter through the south ...

Heritage on display

POCAHONTAS — Heritage Days is returning to Pocahontas this weekend with a full slate of events and live music to entertain people of all ages. Topping the live music scene will be Atari, an ’80s band that will be performing at 8 p.m. Friday night. “That is definitely one of the things ...

Happy 125th, Knoke

KNOKE — The “Knoke” sign on the edge of Knoke proudly proclaims that you can reach the small Calhoun County community from any of 3 exits. It also gives the population. According to the sign, it’s 19 — plus or minus. So how many people actually do live in Knoke? “We don’t ...

Art on the lawn

One of the artists exhibiting their work Saturday at the Blanden Arts Festival at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum actually predates the museum by a few years. The Blanden opened in 1932. Evelyn Ruhnke, of Algona, is 100. She was showing off her pressed flower art. Each arrangement is ...