Enhance Hamilton County Foundation is inviting the community to come together once again to support local food access through the Hamilton County Food for Neighbors Challenge, running Thursday through Oct. 31. The annual effort, formerly…
Turning back the pages of time
For Sept. 29 Open season on pheasants for first time in Hamilton County The first open season on cock pheasants…
G’day
200th St. lane closed until Wednesday The westbound lane of 200th Street between Chase Avenue and Bach Grove Avenue will…
Paschen, Peterman make their pitch to Democrats in Blairsburg
About 25 people gathered at Blairsburg’s Opera House Saturday to raise money for Democrats in Iowa races this fall. Two…
Terms expiring for a variety of boards and commissions
Each city in the county and Hamilton County not only have elected positions, but there are a number of boards…
Time to fill various boards and commissions for Hamilton County
Each city in the county and Hamilton County not only have elected positions, but there are a number of boards…
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Local Sports
Webster City shuts down Humboldt
A ball-control offense and four turnovers forced by the defense helped Webster City secure…
Webster City splits in home volleyball triangular
Hawks can't slow unbeaten Raiders
SAYDEL - The Webster City girls tennis team scored a 5-3 victory over Saydel here Saturday…
Lynx advance with win over Saydel
Local Columns
Not a Jimmy or Debbie in the bunch
Having spent the past 70+ years spelling my name for people who have never heard it before, I am particularly observant of unusual given names. Though I wanted to be a Billy or Tommy when I was a kid, I’m okay with Arvid. It has served me
What stills the heart and comforts the troubled conscience? Only the Gospel of Christ Jesus crucified…
Let not your hearts be troubled…have faith
I believe in working as a team, I like building relationships, and I like to be…
Is our team broken?
My 40-something daughter loves learning. After earning her PhD and securing a good job she learned…
Old station wagon helps us remember
Editorials
Voters face WCHS facilities question next week: Do they know enough?
For the past six months, the Webster City Community School District Board has shared…
Teenagers who once spent hours talking to each other on the phone now spend hours communicating…
Balance is needed in everyone’s online lives
There are times when a good idea can be made even better. That is the case…
Buffer Pilot Project just got better
What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into…
America at 250: A journey through time, told through our communities
Business Briefs
Van Diest Supply celebrates 70th anniversary on Sept. 11
La Perla Jarocha celebrates 20 years in Webster City
Urology services now available at VDMC
G'Day!
Lifestyle Briefs
Parents invited to Back to School Night Aug. 3
Back to School Night will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug, 3 at the Webster City Middle School, 1101 Des Moines St. Webster City Community School District invites all students and families to this special evening. designed as a one-stop location where families can access the resources and support needed to…
Van Diest Medical Center board will not meet in July
Jam session set for Friday night
Congregate meals for week of July 27 to July 30
Letters to Editor
Preserve the downtown feeling
To the Editor, As a historic preservation enthusiast, I am glad to hear of the efforts to continue restoration work on historic buildings downtown while also being disappointed by the recent news that several of the old buildings must be demolished. I applaud the efforts to save as much as possible, especially given that…
The Doodle Bug Club of America thanks Webster City for its wonderful hospitality
Claims selective non-enforcement
The focus should be on education
Obituaries
Barbara Schweppe
91, of Jewell, died on Sept. 24, 2026. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wed., Sept. 30th, at Foster Funeral & Cremation Center. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.