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S.A.L.T. program Thursday at Van Diest Medical Center

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The S.A.L.T. meeting for the month of April will be held Thursday in Clinic Board Room at Van Diest Medical Center. This will begin at 9 a.m. The Medical Center is located at 2350 Hospital Drive in Webster City. Refreshments will be served and Van Diest Medical Center personnel will provide free blood pressure checks. Kristi Zwiefel, VDMC dietitian, will explain how eating 30 different plants in a week will benefit your gut health. S.A.L.T. meetings are free and open to the public. The meetings are held bi-monthly at locations throughout Hamilton County.

Van Diest Medical Center Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday

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The board of trustees for the Van Diest Medical Center will meet Tuesday at noon at the Clinic Board room. On the agenda are the approval of capital requests under new business and the approval of the fiscal year 2027 tax asking and budget There will also be a hospital update from CEO Lisa Ridge, in addition to a growth and community pillar report. Other reports include community events, and pillars for service excellence, quality and continuous improvement and financial. There will also be updates on the medical staff and from MercyOne.

Community Cross Walk will be held on Good Friday

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The Asbury United Methodist Church is organizing a community cross walk throughout Webster City on Good Friday, April 3. This will begin at 3:30 p.m. from the Asbury Methodist Church at 921 Des Moines St. The walk will begin from the church, and go to Second Street to Seneca Street, Ohio St. to Beach then back to the church. This walk is to commemorate the final walk Jesus made through the streets prior to his crucifixion. There will be various stops along the route, with prayers and short readings. The Asbury bus will follow the route, and assist those who find the route too ...

American Legion to host baked potato bar today

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The American Legion will be hosting a loaded baked potato dinner today at their location at 726 Second St. This will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. or until they run out of food. The toppings for the baked potato bar include whipped butter, sour cream, bacon bits, chives, black beans, black olives, salsa, chili, pulled pork, (fresh) steamed broccoli and three cheese options. The Legion members ask only for a freewill donation.

Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at Van Diest Medical Center

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Families across Hamilton County are invited to celebrate the joy of spring at the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt, set for Saturday at 10 a.m. sharp on the grounds of Van Diest Medical Center, 2350 Hospital Drive. Hosted in partnership by the Van Diest Medical Center Foundation, the Willson Brewer Park Foundation Board and Trinity Lutheran Church, this community tradition promises a morning full of fun, laughter and family-friendly activities. The Easter egg hunt will take place on the grounds north of the Van Diest Family Health Clinic, with separate hunts organized by age ...