Webster and Hamilton County Conservation is holding a Fireside Chat at 6 p.m. Thursday at Camp WaNoKi, 2400 WaNoKi Camp Road. Geocaching is a good way to get outdoors to explore new places. Join the quest for some hidden geocaches to Camp WaNoKi. Many use their cell phones, but GPS units will be available. All ages are welcome.
Memorial Day decorations on graves at Oakland, Memorial Park and North Lawn cemeteries may be put up three days before the holiday, according to an announcement from the Fort Dodge Public Areas Department. Decorations must be removed seven days after the holiday.
Five area residents were members of the Class of 2025 which just graduated from Morningside University in Sioux City. They are: • Elizabeth Hogrefe, Eagle Grove, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, summa cum laude • Olivia Larsen, Fonda, Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Destinee Martin, Manson, Bachelor of Arts • Alexandra Stuhrenberg, Pocahontas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, magna cum laude • Laura Hinner, Pomeroy, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, magna cum laude
Several area students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Morningside University in Sioux City. They are: • Laura Hinners, Pomeroy • Elizabeth Hogrefe, Eagle Grove • Olivia Larsen, Fonda • Will Orness, Humboldt • Ally Stuhrenberg, Pocahontas • Seth Walker, Algona
Three area residents recently graduated from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. The graduates are: • Kayla Thompson, Algona, diploma • Caleb Bormann, Lu Verne, associate of applied science and certificate • Katelyn Adson, Vincent, associate of science
In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Fort Dodge’s garbage routes will be adjusted as follows: • Garbage collection scheduled for Monday, May 26, will be moved to Tuesday, May 27. • Garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, will be moved to Thursday, May 29. • Recycling collection scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, will follow the regular schedule. • Garbage collection scheduled for Thursday, May 29, will be moved to Friday, May 30. Residents are asked to place their garbage and recycling carts at the curb by 5 a.m. on the scheduled collection ...