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Octoberfest in September open to public

The Octoberfest party on Sept. 27, which follows the Tour De Webster, which will be held at the Seneca Street Saloon, is an open event for the public. Those who are participating in the bike race/scenic ride, have a $45 registration fee. There is not an additional fee for those who are not in the Tour De Webster event.

Daily Freeman Journal E-edition only on Monday

In celebration of Labor Day, the presses will not run Monday’s edition of the Daily Freeman Journal. An electronic version will be available through the Daily Freeman Journal All Access website.

Jam session set for Friday night at Opera House

BLAIRSBURG — The Blairsburg Opera House Jam session will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday. The Opera House is located on Second Street in downtown Blairsburg. Musicians, dancers and listeners are invited to attend and participate in this monthly event, which is free to everyone.

RSVP seeking Penpals for students

The Retired Senior Volunteer program is seeking volunteers for their pen pal program, which services Hamilton and Webster counties. This program invites volunteers to sign up to become a penpal with a student. This helps students learn the process of letter writing and communicating with a person they have not met. Volunteers of any age can participate as letters can be written from anywhere and in their own time. RSVP staff coordinates pen pals and volunteers. Volunteers are asked to register with RSVP. through Becky Koppen, volunteer coordinator, hamweb@rsvpvolunteer.org or ...

Webster City Women’s Club will host 191st birthday party for Jane Young

The Webster City Women’s Club will host a 191st birthday party honoring Jane Young at the Jane Young House, 629 Elm Street, Webster City, on Saturday August 23. This event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jane Young was born on August 23, 1834, in County Kent, England. Homemade ice cream and ...