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‘Our journey is just beginning’

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GOWRIE —For one Southeast Valley High School senior, the path to Sunday’s graduation began on the West Coast and circled back to the same small Iowa town, school building, gymnasium, and even stage that her father had crossed while graduating decades earlier. “Standing here today ...

‘Such a special place’

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MANSON — There was hardly a moment that Addie McCullough was not representing Manson Northwest Webster in some way during the last four years. She did so one final time on Sunday, saying farewell to the school she has called home while graduating alongside 50 of her classmates. ...

Double trouble and Marley

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HUMBOLDT — Twins Gweni Hayden and Jonny Hayden celebrated becoming Humboldt High School alumni Sunday afternoon by wearing matching “Grad” glasses to the commencement ceremony. They got to sit next to each other and once it was time to cross the stage, chivalry won over. “Gweni ...

Class urged to make their ‘dash’ meaningful

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POCAHONTAS — Jack Gerdes spoke to his classmates and reminded them to make their dash meaningful. Gerdes and Addison Shimon spoke to family, friends and faculty members on Sunday during the Pocahontas Area High School graduation ceremony. The class of 67 students listened to Gerdes ...

Snyder: ‘Go out and try things in life’

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LAKE CITY — Valedictorian Annabelle Snyder gave her fellow members of the South Central Calhoun High School Class of 2026 a final challenge on Sunday. “Go out and try things in life,” she told the group of 44 graduates plus family and friends in attendance in SCC’s gymnasium in Lake ...

FD council to consider architect for library project

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The Fort Dodge City Council will consider hiring an architect to handle some upgrades at the Fort Dodge Public Library. The council will meet at 6 p.m. today in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S. The library by the City Square opened in 2001. The proposed improvements include new ...