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Cord McMahon, Webster City’s artist in residence, has been in town for the past 9 months and will be leaving Friday. Legacy Learning Boone River Valley is hosting a going-away party for McMahon on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 4 to 6 pm. There will be snacks, cake and drinks. Featured art works will be by McMahon and kid’s art from the Artist Camp this summer. McMahon, pictured above in the studio, will continue to take commission work as well.