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Over the Speed Limit Players have auditions Sunday

Auditions for “Fiddler on the Roof” will be held Sunday and Tuesday. The auditions will be at 6 p.m. at the Webster City Community Theatre Performing Arts Center, located at 1001 Willson Ave. The Over the Speed Limit Players is a new theater group being organized as a branch of the Webster City Community Theatre for those over the age of 55.

Hamilton County Fair announces fundraiser

The Hamilton County Fair Expo will be holding its annual fundraising dinner on Jan. 31. This will be held in the Hamilton County Show Arena. The price for tickets are $200 for a table of six or $40 a ticket. Drinks included. Doors open at 5 p.m. Call the fair office at 515-832-1443.

Puzzle exchange this week at Kendall Young Library

The Kendall Young Library puzzle exchange is going on this week until Saturday. Donations of like new puzzles that are either 500 or 1000 piece puzzles will be accepted at the library. For every puzzle donated, a ticket will be given. Participants can then choose the puzzles they would like to take home with them. For more information, contact the library at 515-832-9100.

Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce begins registration for JunqueFest 2026

Thursday is the first day the Chamber of Commerce will accept registrations for Junquefest 2026. The event is scheduled for May 23. Registrants are allowed to choose their locations, but early birds get the best locations of their choice. Businesses who are in the downtown district where Junquefest will be located need to advise the Chamber of Commerce today if they are planning to use the space in front of their location, or the location may be assigned to a vendor. Junquefest is a one day event on Saturday which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the ...

Wilson Brewer Park Foundation meeting moved to Sampson Room- Fuller Hall tonight

The monthly meeting of the Wilson Brewer Park & Depot Foundation will be held at the Sampson Room of Fuller Hall starting at 6:30 p.m. tonight. The agenda includes the new appointment of board members, election of officers, and updates on projects. Discussion on creating a county-wide historical organization is also on the agenda. Reports to city, county and grantees are also to be discussed. Volunteers and community members are invited to attend the meetings.

Coffee and Create this week at Legacy Learning

From Tuesday through Friday each week, the Legacy Learning Art Studio offers Coffee and Create from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Located at 713 Seneca St. in Webster City, this event offers a chance to become creative, make new friends and enjoy a good cup of coffee to start the day. All arts and crafts materials are supplied, cost is a freewill donation. For more information, contact Legacy Learning at 515-835-1264 or check out their website at www.legacylearningbrv.org.