A Family Fishing Clinic will be held Friday, July 10th, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bruce Schomaker Recreation Area north of Boyden. The event is presented in partnership with the City of Boyden. Participants 16 and older must have a valid fishing license to actively fish. To register, contact the Boyden City Office at 712‑725‑2371.

LifeServe Blood Center will host a community blood drive May 13th from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Primghar Fire Station, 360 3rd St. SE. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800-287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org.