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St. Edmond craft and vendor show is Dec. 6

The St. Edmond craft and vendor show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 6, at St. Edmond High School, 2220 Fourth Ave. N. There will be over 100 vendors and handmade crafters from all over the state of Iowa showcasing an array of items including baked goods, candies, holiday decor, boutiques, antiques ...

Laurens UMW holiday event is Saturday

LAURENS — The Laurens United Methodist Women will hold their annual holiday event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Laurens United Methodist Church. Booths will feature homemade baked goods, frozen casseroles including ham balls, assortment of fancy nuts, a variety of gently used items ...

Textile artist featured in Blanden exhibit

The Blanden Memorial Art Museum presents “Walking In Traffic,” a solo exhibition by textile artist Debra Smith, which is on view through Jan. 24, 2026. “Walking In Traffic” is described as a meditation on movement, hesitation, trust, chaos and flow. The series was inspired by a moment ...

KYL announces Thanksgiving holiday closure

WEBSTER CITY – Kendall Young Library, Webster City, will close at 3 p.m. on Nov. 26 and remained closed through the weekend. The library will reopen at 10 a.m. on Dec. 1.

Jazz concert is Friday

The 515 Big Band will host a jazz concert at 7 p.m. Friday at the Historic Phillips Auditorium, 1015 Fifth Ave. N. The 515 Big Band is comprised of jazz musicians from around Iowa, with many headquartered in the Fort Dodge area. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $15. Admission for ...