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Legislative Forum rescheduled for April 3

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The legislative forum sponsored by the Hamilton County Growth Partnership has been reschedule from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 3. This will be held at the Briggs Woods Conference Center, located at 2300 Briggs Woods Trail in Webster City. State Rep. 44, R-Sheffield, and state Sen. Dennis Guth, R-Klemme, should be on site for an update on the legislative session and to hear from constituents about issues which concern them. Those registered for prior sessions which were canceled due to weather, will be automatically registered for this event.

Webster City High School rocketry trivia night deadline is today

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The Webster City Rocketry Trivia Night will be held on March 20 at the Webster City High School north lobby. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. This is the seventh year for this event, which raises money to help cover program costs, such as rocket-building materials and other team supplies. The entry fee is $100 for a team of up to 10 people or $25 for a team of two. To register, email wc_rocketry@wcschools.org by today.

Citizens Academy to start next week

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The Hamilton County Peace Officers Association and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office are working together to provide a Citizens Academy to educate private citizens to the roles our law enforcement officers play in keeping citizens safe. This free program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 19 in the basement conference room at the Hamilton County Courthouse at 2300 Superior St. Applications are available at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office located on the second floor of the courthouse. For more information contact the Sheriff’s Office at 515-832-9500.

Celebration of life and fundraiser for Rhonda Vaughn Farwell March 28

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A fundraising event, celebrating the life of Rhonda (Vaughn) Farwell, will be held on March 28 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Webster City. The church is located at 1229 Kathy Lane. Farwell has been battling cancer for two years, and has been advised she has only a few short months to live. This event will include a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, permanent jewelry sales and food and refreshments. Funds raised will assist the family. Farwell will be there to share stories and laughter. For more information contact Bill Vaughn at 641-229-1699.

Legacy Learning hosts workshop on sourdough bread

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On Thursday, Rachel Stuber of Back 40 Co., will teach a hands-on class on sourdough baking. The workshop begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Legacy Learning studio, located at 719 Seneca St. in Webster City. The cost is $20. This is a repeat class from the January session, but they are offering it again, as it filled so quickly. To register call 515-835-1264.

Lenten Luncheon reservations needed by Friday

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The Women’s Fellowship groups from First Congregational UCC, Asbury United Methodist, Trinity Lutheran, St. Paul’s Lutheran and the Church of Christ invite all women in the community for a Lenten Luncheon on March 27. This will be held at the Briggs Woods Conference Center from noon to 1 p.m. Reservations should be made by March 13 at any of the participating churches. The cost of the meal is $15 per person (excluding gratuity, 18% is suggested) is payable when making reservations. There will be a gluten free/fish option for those with dietary restrictions at the time you ...