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Blue Christmas Service on Sunday night

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The Webster City Ministerial Association will be holding the annual Blue Christmas Service on Sunday night, December 7 at 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. The church is located at 1000 Willson Avenue in Webster City. The service is jointly sponsored by Fosters Funeral and Cremation Center, Boman Funeral Home and the Ministerial Association. This is a service of healing to help those feeling the loss of family, friends or other losses, and are trying to cope with the challenges of this season that should be full of love and joy.

Webster City Community Christmas Concert this weekend

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At the end of the holiday parade, the Webster City Community Chorus will be singing with the Webster City Community Handbell Choir at the Trinity Lutheran Church. The flute ensemble will not be performing this year, as previously announced. The church is located at 1229 Kathy Lane in Webster City. The first concert will be Saturday at 6 p.m., and a second concert will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 7.

The next SALT meeting will be at Trinity Lutheran

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Organizers of the Seniors and Law Enforcement Together — SALT — program have announced the next SALT meeting will be held Thursday, December 4, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Webster City. The event will be held in the newly remodeled social hall of the church and will begin at 9 a.m. with coffee, a light breakfast and free blood pressure checks conducted by Van Diest Medical Center. The meeting will get underway at 9:30 a.m., beginning with the program, followed by updates from local and county law enforcement officials as well as reports from county agencies and communities ...

Kendall Young Library previews December activities

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Kendall Young Library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27. It will also be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, as well as Wednesday, December 31, and January 1, during the holiday season. Patrons of all ages are invited on Saturday, December 6, between 10 a.m. and noon to try their hand at cookie decorating in conjunction with the Webster City Christmas in the City events. The cookie decorating will be held inside Kendall Young Library and is a free event. Throughout the month of December, The library will host multiple programs ...

Lehigh Second Sunday Supper is on December 14

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LEHIGH — The Lehigh Methodist Church Second Sunday Supper will be held on Sunday, December 14, at the church This event is from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu is chicken and noodles on mashed potatoes, a dessert and drink. The cost is a freewill donation. Carryouts are available by calling 515-359-2329.

Rock River Retreat has open house November 29

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The Rock River Retreat is having an open house and live nativity presentation at the chapel, barn and Celebration Inn on Saturday, November 29. The Rock River Retreat is located at 1792 280th Street, south of Webster City. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last until 8:30 p.m. The Live Nativity presentation will be held in the barn, starring the Trinity Youth. The Bethlehem Census takers, special music and bible readings and shepherds pilgrimage will be held in the Chapel building. Legacy Learning will be in the Celebration Inn with Diane Sinclair making cards. Also in ...