OneVision Thrift Store, 12 N. 25th St., is holding a launch party for its new ValueQuest Rewards Club from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 5. There will be door prizes, promotional gifts, food and drinks and members can earn double loyalty points.
Trinity United Methodist Church, 838 N. 25th St., is hosting Saturday in Service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12. Those attending will weave sleeping mats out of plastic grocery bags for unhoused and displaced persons, sew reusable feminine hygiene pads and school bags, and collect medical equipment. There will be crafts for children. All supplies are provided. Lunch is included and there is no cost. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call the church office at 515-573-3519 or email office@trinityumcfd.org.
The Webster County Veterans Affairs Commission is holding a Veterans Outreach at 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. on April 10 at the VFW, 518 S. 29th St. Veterans can hear about veteran’s benefits from a host of different presenters. Many topics will be discussed. This is a great opportunity for veterans, spouses and widows to get information on benefits. For more information, contact Dan Lewandowski at 515-573-1479 or Rich Lennon at 515-574-9838.
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for their community? Nominate them for The Messenger’s 2025 Hometown Pride publication. Email your nominations to bshea@messengernews.net. Please include the name, hometown and contact information for the nominee, as well as why you are nominating them. Nominees can be individuals as well as groups or organizations. The Messenger’s coverage area includes Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Sac, Webster and Wright counties. Nominations can be anonymous.
WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be hosting children’s events in April. Tales Around the Town – Kendall Young Library along with local Webster City businesses will be taking storytime on the road. Each week families are invited to meet at a designated location, hear a story and experience the host location. April is the last month of Tales Around the Town until fall. Don’t miss out on the excitement as we visit new places. No registration required. Just follow the signs for the fun. April 7 — Karl Chevrolet, 1705 2nd St., 5:30 p.m. April 14 — KQWC Radio ...
GOWRIE — The Zion Endowed Benevolence Team of Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie, is soliciting grant applications for 2025. The purpose of the Endowed Benevolence Program is to extend and enrich the kingdom of God by witnessing in word and deed to people in need both directly and through organized efforts or organizations, especially those not having their own planned giving programs. This program is not intended to provide support for capital expenditures. The focus of the program is on providing support for programs that directly touch the lives of those in need. Grants will be awarded to ...