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Ostrem and Tilley represent Hamilton County on Iowa State 4-H Council

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AMES, Iowa — Thirty Iowa youth are beginning their terms as members of the 2026-2027 Iowa State 4-H Council following their induction during the closing ceremonies of the 2026 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference held at Iowa State University. Representing communities across Iowa, these young leaders will serve as ambassadors for Iowa 4-H while helping shape programs, events and opportunities for youth across the state. "The Iowa State 4-H Council provides young people with meaningful opportunities to lead, collaborate and make a difference," said Megan Carlson, 4-H youth program specialist ...

Roots and Return workshops and reception today at Iowa Central

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Two accomplished ceramic artists whose creative journeys began at Iowa Central Community College will return to Fort Dodge today for a special day of ceramics workshops at the Iowa Central Art & Technology Building. Kwok-Pong “Bobby” Tso and Man Ho “Billy” Cho both worked with Maureen Seamonds at her studio in Webster City, “The Produce Station Pottery. She was also their instructor at ICCC. A Day in the Clay Studio: Moldmaking for Ceramics & Wheel Throwing will feature Kwok-Pong “Bobby” Tso and Man Ho “Billy” Cho from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshops are ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Boone County

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The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship confirmed a case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Boone County, marking the state’s seventh detection of the bird flu in 2026. The outbreak occurred in a backyard, mixed species flock of 138 birds, according to IDALS. Iowa has not reported a case of the H5N1 bird flu since March, when it logged two backyard flock outbreaks. None of the 2026 outbreaks in Iowa have been in commercial poultry flocks. The current outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian flu started in February 2022 and since then has impacted more ...

Birthday Club has final weekend of performances

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Cast members of Webster City Community Theatre’s "Birthday Club" check out the new neighbors, during a recent rehearsal at the theatre. Pictured above from left to right are Kelly Anderson, Nichole Ose, Rachel Derrig, Nikki Ehn and Jeanette Tempel. The Webster City Community Theatre ...

Coffee and Create returns to Legacy Learning

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Each Monday through Friday, Coffee and Create will be open for the creative, crafty, artisans who enjoy gathering in the morning for their daily caffeine morning routine. Starting at 9:30 a.m until 1 p.m., community members are invited to gather at Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley located at 719 Seneca St during the week. Each day they will offer coffee for a free will offering, and expertise on a variety of projects. Join them for an inspiring morning of conversation, and get creative with experienced artists.