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Webster City Christmas tree pickup to be Monday

The Webster City Street Department will be picking up Christmas trees on Monday, weather permitting. Trees should be placed at the nearest street corner prior to 7 a.m. on Monday as only one trip will be made through the city. Please remove all stands and decorations and place these trees so they will not obstruct sight distance and not blow into the street to create a traffic hazard. Bagged trees or trees with a stand will not be picked up.

Kendall Young Library announces teen events for January

Teen Lounge – Patrons in sixth-12th grades are invited each Tuesday in January from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Join us weekly for special activities, video games, snacks, crafts, board games, and more. Thursday, Jan. 15, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Homeschool TECH BUILD: Students will have time to build a projectile launcher and explore different design options. During this project, students will have the opportunity to follow plans to build, but also make modifications to improve the design. This program is designed for youth second-12th grades and will be held each month in the Teen ...

Fuller Hall free throw contest results announced

The Fuller Hall Holiday fun week free throw contest was held on Dec. 23. There were 11 youth who participated with the contest, which was coordinated by Mark Glascock, recreation technician for Fuller Hall. Place Boys 3rd and 4th grade Score 1st Macklin Rachu 11 2nd Dax Brim 9 3rd Drew Pickett 6 4th Henry Rolffs 5 4th Knox Roden 5 Place Boys 5th and 6th grade Score 1st Cru Simonton 11 shoot out 1-4 2nd Koen Brim 11 shoot out 1-2 shoot out 2-4 3rd Kamden Fagerlind 11 shootout 1-2 shootout 2-1 4th Jude ...

Legacy Learning- Boone River Valley hosts “Coffee & Create” today

“Coffee and Create” will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon today at the Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley, located at 719 Seneca St. This event provides fresh coffee and a table of art supplies for open-ended creativity. While Coffee & Create is open to all ages, it is preferred for adults and teens. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge, but a free-will donation is appreciated.

Kendall Young Library to be closed, will host two final activities

Kendall Young Library will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Two final events are being held before students return to school in January. On Saturday, the drop-in activity will be beads and bracelets. Kids and families are invited to get creative each Saturday in the Children’s Department. This come-and-go activity is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Monday, third- through fifth-grade students are invited to stop in between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to make a pizza in a mug with Miss Doreen. This activity is a great little lunch for kids on their last winter vacation day. ...