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Parents invited to Back to School Night Aug. 3

Back to School Night will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug, 3 at the Webster City Middle School, 1101 Des Moines St. Webster City Community School District invites all students and families to this special evening. designed as a one-stop location where families can access the resources and support needed to start the school year successfully. There will be individuals available who can assist with Spanish interpretation during the evening. There are many free services available during this event, including the following: • School registration • Sports physicals • ...

Jam session set for Friday night

BLAIRSBURG —The Blairsburg Opera House Jam session will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday at the Opera House. Musicians, dancers and listeners are invited to attend.

Congregate meals for week of July 27 to July 30

Congregate meals are open to any senior adults over the age of 60 years. Reservations are needed by calling 515-832-6161 to reserve a meal to eat in with others, or to pick up and eat at home. The cost of an individual meal is between $7 to $10, but are also reduced to what an individual can afford. The meals are served out of the north side of the RSVP building, located at 749 Second St. The entrance is to the west. When picking up meals, please arrive between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Inside dining begins at noon. The Webster City Congregate meal menu for the week of July 13 are ...

July conservation program to be held Wednesday night at Briggs Woods barn

The Hamilton County Conservation office will hold a program at the Briggs Woods barn shelter from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. called Chasing Fireflies, Bat Counts and Glow games. To register for the program, go to www.mycountyparks.com For more information, contact John Laird at 515-832-9570 or 297-0423, or email him at jlaird@hamiltoncounty.org

Hamilton County Conservation to host program on Wednesday

The Hamilton County Conservation office will hold a program at the Briggs Woods barn shelter from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. called Chasing Fireflies, Bat Counts and Glow games. Led by John Laird, participants will learn about firefly habitats and the best techniques to catch and release them responsibly. They will also count the bats coming out of the bat houses at the shelter. The evening will end with glow games, with glow frisbees, glow golf and glow darts. Bring a flashlight and plan to enjoy the evening magic. To register for the program, go to www.mycountyparks.com For more ...