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Jane Young House exhibits open this weekend

The public is invited to the Saturday Open House at the Jane Young Historic Home. The home, which was moved to allow the Kendall Young Library to expand in the mid 1990s, is located at 629 Elm Street in Webster City. The lower level tour of the home of Kendall and Jane Young and the upper level Clothing Exhibit is available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The theme “Let’s All Go to the Movies!” features four rooms of movie costumes, accessories, and collections of movie memorabilia.

Conservation Boards host Fireside Chat featuring flint knapping

The Webster and Hamilton County Conservation Boards will hold a Fireside Chat focusing on flint knapping tonight. This will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Camp WaNoKi, located at 2401 WaNoKi Camp Road in Fort Dodge. Flint knapping is the process of creating stone tools by striking and shaping flint. Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at making projectile points, blades, or scrapers. “This program offers a fascinating look into the craftsmanship and ingenuity of our ancestors,” said John Laird, Hamilton County naturalist. Registration is required and ...

Fly High Memorial Fall Classic Show Saturday

The Fly High Memorial Car/Truck Show and Cruise will be held Saturday. The event is being organized at the Appliance Plus parking lot at 200 Red Bull Division Drive. The car/truck show starts at 11 a.m. until the cruise begins at 5 p.m. Awards for the various categories will be given at 4 p.m. The cost is a freewill donation. All proceeds will go to the Logan Baldwin Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information, go to www.flyhighmemorial.com.

Chamber Coffee this morning at Farm Credit Services

The Third Thursday coffee starts at 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. today at Farm Credit Services of America located at 245 Fair Meadow Drive. This monthly event is an open house and networking event.

Free English and Spanish Classes begin next week

Beginning classes for individuals wanting to learn Spanish and English will begin Monday and Tuesday nights next week. The classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and wrap up at about 8 p.m. each day. The classes are sponsored by ACE — All Cultures Equal — and will be taught at their offices located at 637 Second Street. Monday classes are for beginners, Tuesday nights are for more advanced beginners. The classes will be held from Sept. 8 until Nov. 25. The classes are hosted by ACE, and sponsored in part by an Enhance Hamilton County grant.

Tutoring applications available for Asbury Learning Center

The Asbury Learning Center of the Asbury United Methodist Church is accepting applications for the Asbury Learning Center tutoring program. Tutoring will occur in the church in the educational wing. Tutoring is one-on-one. This is for students K-4 who need extra assistance. Applications are available through the Webster City Community School offices, or through the Asbury United Methodist Church office. Qualifications for acceptance are determined by recommendations from teachers. Tutoring sessions start Tuesday, Oct.7, and will meet every Tuesday for 45 minutes and follow the ...