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Jam session tonight at Opera House The Blairsburg Opera House Jam session will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 30th at the opera house. Musicians, dancers and listeners are invited to attend. Community Thanksgiving Service to be Nov. 8 Fall Festival at St. Mary’s Church in Williams is Sunday The Fall Festival at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be held November 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. St Mary Catholic Church is located at 404 4th St. in Williams. The drive-through meal consists of Chicken and Noodles (homemade), meat…

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Local Sports

South Hamilton ousted by No. 2 Grundy Center

JEWELL - The South Hamilton volleyball squad saw its season come to an end on Monday night. The Hawks were ousted from the Class 2A regional tournament, falling to second-ranked Grundy Center in three games. Scores were 25-8, 25-8 and 25-10. South Hamilton (23-12 overall) had advanced to the semifinals in Region 2 with…

Local Columns

Halloween for all ages

If the numbers of people downtown during last night's Trick or Treat event are any sign, it seems that Halloween is a very popular holiday. The streets were full, tons of candy and books and more were distributed to the excited children and their families. And the business people were all smiles, greeting what…

Editorials

Let’s keep Halloween fun

Unlike most holidays, Halloween really has no serious purpose. It's primarily an opportunity for harmless, child-oriented fun. Costumes, trick-or-treat activities and an opportunity to engage in make-believe combine to make Halloween a favorite of youngsters and those still young at heart. Unfortunately, what can be a day filled with happy festivities can turn tragic…

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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…

Letters to Editor

Polio anywhere is a threat to children everywhere

Letter to the Editor: I’m writing to explain why Webster City Rotarians are inviting you to participate in Saturday morning’s World’s Largest Polio Walk at Wilson Brewer Park. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to join us at 9:30 am for the walk beginning at 10:00 am. Stop in anytime between 10:00 am…

Obituaries

Nancy Morris

Visitation will be held from 5:00-6:30 PM, on Friday, October 30, at Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) in Webster City. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 31, at Boman Funeral Home.