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Plans gear up for annual HC Relay for Life

July 2, 2009

The 11th annual Hamilton County Relay For Life is coming to Webster City. The event will be from 6 p.m. Friday July 17 to 8 a.m. Saturday July 18 at the Webster City High School's Bob Buckley Track. "We just want people to come out and join in the fight! It is a family event with something for everyone!" said Hamilton County Chairperson Lynn Burroughs. The event is a fundraiser with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life is also a way to raise awareness of cancer and remembrance of cancer patients. The set up for the event will begin at 10 a.m. Friday with registration at 5 p.m. and opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. The laps will begin at 6:15 p.m. with the American Legion starting the laps. Survivors who wish to walk are asked to contact Miriam Carlson at (515) 291-8537 or Linda Lahr (515) 297-2407. Currently 16 teams have signed up for the relay and are running fundraisers.

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A fond farewell

July 2, 2009

By Aaron Follett — Daily Freeman-Journal Writer

Changes are underway at Thrifty White Drug Store on Willson Avenue this month.

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Reward offered in burglaries

July 2, 2009

The Webster City Police Department is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to arrest and conviction of the person or person involved in recent residential burglary.

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Williams gears up for 4th of July celebration

July 1, 2009

WILLIAMS — Williams will be the place to be on July 4th as the community hosts the 58th annual celebration Saturday.

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Full slate of events set for 4th of July at Little Wall Lake

July 1, 2009

JEWELL — Area residents are invited to come help celebrate July 4 at Little Wall Lake at Jewell with food, music and fireworks! From July 3 through the 4, the Little Wall Lake area will host a Fourth of July event featuring boat parades, races,...

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Extension explores benefits of home canning

June 30, 2009

Summer in a ja.

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