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FD Parkinson’s Conference is Thursday

Join us for an afternoon of learning, support, and community at the 2025 Fort Dodge Parkinson’s Conference from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 400 S. 13th St. This free event, hosted by the American Parkinson Disease Association Iowa Chapter, will feature local experts sharing practical tools and insights on exercise, mental well-being, speech therapy, stress management, and living well with Parkinson’s. Presenters include Dr. Victor Jaramillo, Lori Ohrt, MSW, LISW; Tori Johnson, M.S. CCC-SLP; Ryan A. Smith, MM, MT-BC; Jane Kolacia, Jodi Dorage, and Fonda ...

VFW hosting ham and bean soup today

VFW Post 1856, 518 S. 29th St., is holding a homemade ham and bean soup meal from noon to 4 p.m. today at the post. The soup will be served with cornbread for a freewill offering. Everyone is welcome.

Eagle Grove High School fall play set for Saturday and Sunday

EAGLE GROVE — Eagle Grove High School is holding its fall play, “Loco-Motion Commotion: Dr. Gorilla and Me,” at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Eagle Grove High School Auditorium, Eagle Grove. Advance tickets are $5 and may be purchased at Wagner Drug, Eagle Grove, or the Eagle Grove High School office. Tickets will be available at the door for $7. For more information, contact Eagle Grove High School at 515-448-5143.

Harcourt Americal Legion to hold Feather Party

HARCOURT — The Greenfield-Hartquist American Legion Post No. 699 will hold its annual Feather Party at 7 p.m. Saturday. It’s a bingo game with food and drinks provided. A chance to win a turkey and other prizes.

Night Hike set for Saturday south of Dayton, registration required

Webster and Hamilton County Conservation Boards are hosting a night hike at 7 p.m. Saturday at Skillet Creek Indian Mounds, Dayton. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the night during this moderate to difficult hike up the hillside. Learn the area history and observe the burial and ceremonial mounds on the hilltop. All ages are invited. Feel free to bring a flashlight as there is a limited number of flashlights provided. Red covers to place over the flashlights will be provided. Registration is required at www.mycountyparks.com. Skillet Creek Indian Mounds are located four miles ...

Fort Museum trunk or treat is Oct. 26

The Fort Museum, 1 Museum Road, is holding trunk or treat at the Fort from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 26, on the Trading Post Grounds. Admission is a freewill donation to the Fort Museum. There will be kids’ games for prizes. The event will be held weather permitting.