Lifestyle Briefs

Webster City announces city-wide garage sales; deadline May 19

The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce invites residents to participate in the annual City-Wide Garage Sales, happening Saturday, May 23 over Memorial Day weekend. This long-standing community tradition brings together neighborhoods across Webster City for a full day of garage sales, bargain hunting, and community connection. Residents are encouraged to host sales at their homes while shoppers explore the city in search of unique finds, hidden treasures, and great deals. “The City-Wide Garage Sales are one of those events that really bring the community to life,” said Chamber ...

Cancer in Iowa: 99 counties project meeting to be held today

A public meeting will be held today to discuss cancer in Hamilton County from 1 to 2 p.m. This is an online meeting that requires registration. The public can join from their personal device after registering online: https://iowacancerconsortium.wildapricot.org/event-6620547 The Iowa Cancer Registry and University of Iowa College of Public Health, in collaboration with the Iowa Cancer Consortium, University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Iowa Rural Health Association, is hosting the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project to present county-specific cancer ...

Kendall Young offers First Aid and CPR training in May

Heather Rice will be offering First Aid and CPR Training at Kendall Young Library on May 19. This certification is a hybrid format and requires online coursework prior to training. This would cost $23 for the First Aid CPR AED classes online. The in-person training session will cost $80 and will be held in the Kendall Young Library meeting room. Please contact Rice to register or for any questions. Her contact information is 515-868-1255 or heathercprtraining@gmail.com. For additional information about this program, contact the library at 515-832-9100.

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Kendall Young Library training on opioid emergencies is next week

The Kendall Young Library will be hosting a training session on opioid overdoses and naloxone on May 5. The training is being held in conjunction with Community and Family Resources starting at noon in the downstairs meeting room. The library is located at 1201 Willson Ave. in Webster City. This training will help participants to recognize and respond to opioid emergencies with lifesaving tools. Narcan will be available to attendees at the end of the event. This event is free and does not require registration.

Job Fair to be held May 14 at Kendall Young Library

Iowa Works will be hosting a job fair at the Kendall Young Library on May 14. This will run from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The library is located at 1201 Willson Ave., and will be held in the meeting room in the lower level of the library. Multiple employers will be present to help explore the jobs and careers that are available. This event is open to anyone who is looking for a job, or looking for a different career track. For more information, contact the library at 515-832-9100.