By Robert E. Oliver Ariel Bertran, Development Director for the City of Webster City, will participate in the 2026-2027 Mentorship Program sponsored by the Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI). Applicants must have a minimum two…
All-state Barn Tour is an affordable fall getaway
The hard-working members of the Iowa Barn Foundation (IBF) aren’t given to flights of fancy, but they’re immodestly calling this…
Preparing today can help Hamilton County recover tomorrow
Emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time. A severe storm, extended power outage, fire or other unexpected event can quickly…
Turning Back the Pages of Time
1951 City’s Moose show off new home at dedication Members of Webster City’s Loyal order of the Moose are showing…
Lincoln High School graduates hold 68th reunion
Webster City from the Lincoln High School class of 1958 met on August 27 for their 68th class reunion. Those…
King band to move
The Karl L. King Municipal Band will be moving out of its home of some 25 years in the Fort…
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A PLACE TO GROW
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Jaxon Cherry is living out his dream. Years ago, the…
Local Columns
Could I be an anachronism?
It should be no surprise that I love words, especially unusual words. Years ago I came across the word “anachronism.” I was not familiar with the term. It reminded me of the word “anarchy” but the context in which it was used made it clear that was not correct.
I asked for community memories about the tragedy on September 11, 2001, and was a bit…
The day the world cried: September 11, 2001
Much has been written in recent days about Dolly Parton and her recent passing. What I…
We already miss Dolly
Ever since I got serious about fishing, which was at about age four, I’ve looked forward…
Autumn angling
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
The focus should be on education
To the Editor: There is no doubt in my mind that we need a new and renovated high school. Before the bond was passed to build a new middle school, I was on the Middle School Building committee (KIDS). There were over 22 of us, nonselected, but volunteered to be on the committee. This…
Supports renovation of High School
Wants unbiased governance
The Kicker
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