Kendall Young Library closed today and Saturday
The Kendall Young Library will be closed Friday and Saturday in observance of Independence Day. The library will reopen on Monday at 10 a.m.
Supervisors to meet today on Briggs Woods Conference Center agreement
The Hamilton County Supervisors will have a special meeting today at the Hamilton County Courthouse. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. in the Courthouse basement meeting room. The Hamilton County Courthouse is located at 2300 Superior St. in Webster City. The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Briggs Woods Conference Center agreement.
Williams Lions Independence Day celebration begins Friday
For the 74th year, members of the Williams Lions Club are organizing two days of events to celebrate the 250th year of America’s Independence. Events kick off at 6 p.m. on Friday with the kids parade, with line-up by the bank. The Iowa Falls State Bank will sponsor a free meal by the ball diamond, and at 7 p.m., kickball games will commence for ages 4-7 and 8-12. On Saturday, the parade kicks off at 10 a.m.. All parade entries check in at the IAS co-op office at the north end of town and must be registered by 9:30 a.m. A full day of activities continues with a concert at the ball ...
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.
Chasing fireflies, bat counts and glow game program at Briggs Woods Barn
The Hamilton County Conservation office will hold a program at the Briggs Woods barn shelter from 8:30 to 10 p.m. July 8, called “Chasing fireflies, bat counts and glow games.” John Laird will tell 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.
Coffee and Create Thursday at Legacy Learning
The Legacy Learning “Coffee and Create” program will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thursdays starting this week. The Legacy Learning Art Studio, which is located at 719 Seneca St., invites the community to stop in and relax and connect with art, conversation and creative energy. “Coffee and Create” will be offered Thursdays only throughout the summer. This venue is a drop-in morning event, supported by donations, and craft materials may be on hand, or attendees can bring their own project. Children are welcome, however if under the age of 12 should be ...