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CDA meeting set for Nov. 12

The Catholic Daughters Court 216 New Member Initiation Mass will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 12 at Holy Trinity Church, 2501 Sixth Ave. N. (NOTE: change of location for Mass). Mass will be followed by dinner at the Corpus Christi Center, 403 N. Eighth St., a special presentation of Veterans Honor Quilts to honor our veterans, and a short CDA business meeting. REMINDER to bring winter coats, socks, blankets, etc. for our November project. Members who would like to attend, please RSVP for dinner by calling Kitty Nilles at 515-206-5496 by noon on Nov. 10. We always welcome new members. ...

From our files: October 2011

Algona FFA receives national recognition at 99th National FFA Convention

ALGONA — Six members of the Algona FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, to attend the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, joining 72,907 FFA members, advisors, and guests from across the country for leadership development, career exploration, and national recognition. The ...

A higher standard

HUMBOLDT — Growing up on the family farm, Kyle Larsen learned the ins and outs of pork production. Today, Larsen relies on artificial insemination to ensure the pork he and his wife produce for Niman Ranch has superior genetics and meets high quality standards. Niman Ranch is a network ...

Different personalities come together in ‘The Roommate’

WEBSTER CITY — What happens when two women with very different backgrounds become roommates? Audiences will find out when Webster City Community Theatre presents “The Roommate,” a witty, surprising and thought-provoking comedy by acclaimed playwright Jen Silverman, Nov. 5–8. Set in ...

Marine Corps service took Sexton to Africa, Beirut

George Sexton by his own admission was a handful growing up on a Century Farm in Calhoun County. As a result he moved to California to live with relatives for nearly a year. The change in scenery soon presented Sexton with a choice: from a judge. The choice was to join the Marine Corps or ...