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Ladies busy exploring during Ladies Night Out

Freeman Journal photo by Kolleen Taylor A large crowd filled the first floor of The Elks at the earliest part of the evening, as the local businesses pull out all the stops to entice women into their stores to show them gratitude for their support and also to introduce them to new displays, new items, and special promotions all throughout the downtown area. The Wildcat Distillery also had early visitors to the Husband Day Care, offered as part of the evening. The Merchant Puzzler, which had clues in each day since last Friday, can be completed and turned in for a drawing that will ...

Fort Dodge Choral Society concert is Sunday

The Fort Dodge Choral Society will hold their fall concert Sunday at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church at 3 p.m. The church is located at 239 N. Eleventh St., in Fort Dodge. Webster City residents who sing with this group are Barb Wollan, Megan Caine, Mark Andrew, and Karin and Alan Yungclas. The theme is banned music. According to Jacob Pedersen, artistic director of the group, this concert hopes to explore and inform about choral music that has either been banned in history or the poet of the music has been banned. “Either way, this music isn’t explicit or foul. All ages ...

DSAOC fundraiser for Domestic Violence Awareness month

With October designated Domestic Violence Awareness month, several individuals, groups and businesses have stepped forward to help support the Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center in Fort Dodge. (D/SAOC). This Friday, several local businesses will participate in a Jeans Day Fundraiser. For a $5 donation to D/SAOC, employees or staff members can wear jeans to work for the day. D/SAOC staff also encourage people to wear purple on Jeans day to show support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Any business that would like to participate can contact Leah Bair, the D/SAOC program ...

Halloween events are next weekend

Freeman Journal photo by Kolleen Taylor Halloween is next weekend, and Webster City residents have taken it upon themselves to decorate to celebrate the season. Driving around the Webster City area, some yards just are hard to ignore, as the yard decorations seem t o just go over the top. This yard was located on Water Street, and carries the theme all the way to the sidewalk. The Residential Trick or Treat event will be held on Halloween night, Saturday, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Fuller Hall annual Halloween party will be on Halloween Day

Fuller Hall will host their Annual Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. Fuller Hall is located at 625 Bank St. and is managed by the city of Webster City. Games, crafts, coloring, fact painting and a balloon artist will be on hand throughout the morning. All children under the age of 12 are welcome to attend.

St. Mary’s Parish to hold Fall Festival

Plans are underway for St. Mary's Parish in Williams to hold their annual Fall Festival meal. The event will take place on Sunday, November 1 serving from 4 p.m. to 6 pm. St. Mary's Catholic Church is located at 404 4th St. in Williams. This drive through, take-out only event, has become increasingly popular over the years. The meal consists of chicken and noodles, with home made noodles, meat loaf, real mashed potatoes that are peeled by church members, sweet corn that was grown in a nearby field and frozen for the event, home made salads and home made pie. The cost of $15 ...