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French Church hosts Ice Cream Social Memorial Day weekend

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The French Church of Woolstock is hosting an Ice Cream Social from 10 to 2 p.m. on on May 23. The French Church is located three miles east of Woolstock on Hamilton County Road C70, near Keokuk Avenue. This special open house is a come and go event, helping families and friends of the French Church celebrate their heritage, and remember those who have gone before. The open house will help showcase some of the preservation efforts they have made with the church and cemetery. Donations to help continue their efforts will be accepted.

Kendall Young offers First Aid and CPR training Tuesday

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Heather Rice will be offering First Aid and CPR Training at Kendall Young Library on Tuesday. This certification is a hybrid format and requires online coursework prior to training. (Heartsaver Total – First Aid CPR AED Online — $23). 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 with any questions. Her contact information is 515-868-1255 or heathercprtraining@gmail.com.

JunqueFest 2026 brings live music, food trucks, and citywide Sales to Webster City

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A full day of music, shopping, and community fun is planned as JunqueFest returns to downtown Webster City from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 23 during Memorial Day weekend. This year’s JunqueFest promises more than just treasures and treats — it’s shaping up to be a music-filled celebration featuring a lineup of talented performers bringing energy and heart to the streets of downtown. Headlining the day is Birdy Young, performing live in Availa Bank Plaza from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Known as the “queen BEE of Hideaway Honey,” Birdy Young is an international award-winning ...

Blood Drive today at Van Diest Medical Center

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Webster City Community Blood Drive is today at Van Diest Medical Center Clinic Board Room, 2350 Hospital Drive, from 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Appointments are encouraged by calling 800-287-4903; walk ins are welcomed, Donate blood and receive a Scooters cookie and a 20% coupon for the Hospital gift shop.

Cub Scout Pack 583 and Troop 17 open house tonight

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An open house will be held tonight by the Cub Scout Pack 583 and Troop 17. The event, which will showcase what types of things the scouts do, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the West Twin Park, 1100 Superior St. Information on joining any of the scouting organizations will be available. There are openings for both scouts and den leaders. Youth who would like to get involved can learn more by talking with Heather Hansen at 712-330-7159 or Alexx Wilkerson at 515-835-8374. Those in grades 6 through 9 would talk with Bill Baldwin at 515-297-3930 or Stephanie La Sourd at ...

Kendall Young Library hosts job fair today

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Iowa Works will be conducting a job fair at the Kendall Young Library today. This will run from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The fair will be held in the meeting room in the lower level of the Kendall Young Library, 1201 Willson Ave. 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.