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Council expected to award contracts for demolition, asphalt paving

When the City Council of Webster City convenes Monday night, for its first regularly scheduled meeting of two November meetings, it will decide whether to award a $547,000 contract to demolish four downtown buildings, the final detail in a project Council has worked on the last two years. It will also decide whether to spend nearly a million dollars on hot melt asphalt street paving in 2027. If the council votes to proceed with the demolition contract, four downtown buildings, two of which are vacant, would be torn down over the winter. These include 547

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School pictures: Smile pretty kids

Each school year most American children participate in an annual rite known as “school pictures.” I’m guessing many school pictures have already been shot, printed and delivered by early November. It’s a familiar process. Notes are sent home to parents alerting them to the day school photographs will be taken. Most mothers take extra…

If the numbers of people downtown during last night's Trick or Treat event are any sign,…

Halloween for all ages

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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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.