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Registration now open for swimming lessons

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The Webster City Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for the American Red Cross Swim Lessons. This will be held at the outdoor pool in Webster City, located at 1200 Union St. These lessons are designed for swimmers of all ages and abilities, helping build confidence in the water while learning important swimming and water safety skills. The lessons will be held from June 8 to June 19 for youths between the ages of 5 and 18 years of age. The class size limit is 15 participants per class. If not certain which swim level is best, the pool ...

WCHS music departments at Large Group festival today

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The Webster City High School music department will be heading to North Polk today for the Iowa High School Music Association large group festival. All the high school music groups will be participating in this festival. The North Polk high school is located at 13930 NE Sixth St. in Alleman. The High School band performs at 4:45 p.m., the Treble Singers perform at 5:50 p.m., Lynx Singers perform at 6:35 p.m. and Varsity Singers perform at 8 p.m. Admission cost is $12, seniors $7 and students are $5. Admission is cashless, either at the door or pre-purchased through the WCHS Facebook ...

Arts R Alive Meet and Greet Reception Tuesday

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Arts R Alive in Webster City is hosting a Meet and Greet Reception for Artists from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at West Twin Park Shelter at 1100 Superior St. in Webster City. The artists are installing their pieces in the afternoon and will attend the reception to talk to visitors. Refreshments will be served. If inclement weather the event will be moved to Morning Glory Coffee Shop at 719 Des Moines St.

Wilson Brewer Park museum open this weekend

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The Wilson Brewer Park Depot Museum will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. today and Saturday. The Depot is located within the Wilson Brewer Park, at 220 Ohio St. in Webster City. Historic collections about Webster City and Hamilton County are on display throughout the building. The museum will be open most weekends through the summer until Oct. 31 during these hours. For more information about the park contact board members and volunteers by phone at 515-228-6600.

Legacy Learning Boone River Valley to host art social tonight

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The Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley, will hold an art social starting at 5:30 p.m. today. The project for the evening will be to create garden stakes out of clay. There is no cost to participate, but freewill offerings to offset the supplies used will be accepted. Coffee and Create continues starting at 9:30 a.m. until noon each Tuesday through Friday at the Legacy Learning studio. These events will all be held at the Legacy Learning-BRV site, locate located at 723 Seneca St. For more information contact 515-835-1264.

Extension program at Ellsworth Library to help plan for family treasures

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The Iowa State Extension service will hold the workshop “Who gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate” May 13 at the Ellsworth Public Library. The library is located at 388 W. Main St. in Ellsworth. The program will run from 2 to 3 p.m. The program is designed for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Regardless of financial status, culture, or family structure, everyone can benefit from planning ahead for the distribution of personal belongings. Registration is free, but required so there will be materials provided for everyone. For more information or to register, contact ...