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Come to the Christmas table

Following up the success of its Thanksgiving communal meal, Webster City Church of Christ is making final preparations to host a Community Christmas meal. The Rev. Tony Striegle and his wife, Robin, are the “official” hosts of the event, but quickly point out many others, working behind ...

Iowa Soybean partners with state for water quality efforts

A public-private partnership between the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the Iowa Soybean Association and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will invest over $2.3 million to install nutrient-reducing practices in priority Iowa watersheds. The majority of the funding will ...

Joys of Christmas concert by Fort Dodge Choral Society is Sunday

The Joys of Christmas concert will be presented by the Fort Dodge Choral Society on Sunday, December 22. This concert begins at 3 p.m. The concert will be presented at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 239 N. 11th Street, Fort Dodge. Adult admission is $12; there is no admission charge for ...

Fuller Hall Holiday Fun Week is December 30 through January 3

The Fuller Hall Holiday Fun Week is December 30 through January 3. On Monday, December 30, there will be a Basketball Spot Shot contest at 1 p.m. There will also be open swimming from 2 to 4 p.m. This is free. On Thursday, January 2, there will be a Free Throw contest at 1 p.m. A Pickleball ...

Iowa Central staff retirements totals more than 470 years of service

Twenty-nine staff members, professors, coaches, and administrators were approved for retirement Tuesday at Iowa Central Community College’s December board meeting. Combined, the approved list of retirees have been with Iowa Central for more than 470 years, and notably include Athletic ...

Santa’s gone to the dogs

Santa (Dr. Michael Yanda) holds Rascal, a Cairn Terrier, and Santa’s helper (Brittany Harris) hangs on to Sturgill, an Australian Shepherd, while they get their pictures taken Thursday at the Webster City Veterinarian Clinic during a photo shoot with Santa. Both dogs are owned by Linda ...