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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 ...

Blood Drive at Van Diest Medical Center Thursday

Webster City Community Blood Drive is scheduled from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the VanDiest Medical Center Clinic Board room, 2350 Hospital Drive. To donate call 800-287-4903. Appointments are appreciated, walk ins are welcomed. Donate blood and receive a Scooters cookie and a 20% coupon off an item in the Hospital gift shop. Be a hero close to home.

Rose Grove Church has special service Sunday

There will be a service at the Rose Grove Church during the weekend of the Fourth of July. The service will start at 10 a.m. on Sunday. The church is located at 2505 Ubben Ave., Williams. The Friends of Rose Grove Church invite all in the community to come out and enjoy the fellowship and music.