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Lazy Ike gathering set for Saturday

A Lazy Ike get together will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center. There will be a large variety of Lazy Ike lures that were made in Fort Dodge. Attendees can buy, sell, trade and get free appraisals. Admission is free. The event is open to the public.

Luminary Night Hike is Thursday

Webster County Conservation will hold a Luminary Night Hike at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Camp WaNoKi, 2400 WaNoKi Camp Road. Explore an illuminated trail with a naturalist and discover the sounds of nocturnal animals. End the evening with s’mores around the bonfire. Red lights are encouraged. Some will be available at the event.

Toddler Time set for Wednesday

Webster County Conservation will hold Toddler Time Outdoors for ages 1-3 from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Camp WaNoKi, 2400 WaNoKi Camp Road. Join a naturalist for activities and a short hike. Older siblings are welcome. Parents or guardians are expected to stay and play with your toddler.

Man sent to prison for enticing a juvenile

SAC CITY — A Sac City man has been sentenced to prison for five years after pleading guilty to using various social media platforms to entice a girl into sexual conduct, according to the Sac County Attorney’s Office. Joshua W. Phillips, 43, had pleaded guilty to one count of grooming, according to the County Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said that during the early months of this year, Phillips used Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp and text messages to build a romantic relationship with a girl and to entice her to engage in sexual conduct with him. They said he used code words in ...

Old-Timers Chili Cook Off is today

The Old Timers Chili Cook Off will be held today at 528 S. 12th St. Chili will be cooked the "old-fashioned way" over an open fire. Cooking starts at noon, with tasting and judging at 5 p.m. For more information, call Chuck Reetz at 515-269-7960. For a $5 donation, attendees will receive a bowl, spoon and judging ballot. "Judges’ Choice” chilis receive: $100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place. People’s Choice winners receive trophies for first, second and third place.