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Gratitude and Best Wishes

Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. The children at Asbury Preschool are grateful for many different things. Here are some of the more surprising things they listed: my guinea pig; Lightning McQueen; squishies; and foxes. Adults can learn from these children! Anything that gives us joy or comfort is something to be grateful for! What are the “surprising” things in your life that make you happy? Take a moment to be thankful!

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The Webster City Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Van Diest…

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Reassessing my own age

There are advantages to being the oldest child in the family and I am one. About 18 months after my father returned from Europe after World War II, I came along. One of the advantages of being the oldest is being able to remember when your younger siblings came along. My mother gave birth…

Editorials

Hard work of governing must begin

The 2026 general election is over. Many folks will breathe a sigh of relief at that thought. We congratulate the winners of Tuesday's votes, and we challenge them to do two things. First, the easy challenge, for both the election winners and losers. Remove your yard signs and any other promotional materials you may…

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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

Meals on Wheels volunteers thankful for community, smooth transitions

It is the season where we reflect on all things we are thankful for during the past year. We are writing about Webster City Meals on Wheels (MOW). Since January MOW has gone from obtaining meals prepared at Briggs Woods Conference Center to Grama’s Diner downtown. Both locations provided delicious meals for our clients…

Obituaries

Max Sylvester

Max Sylvester, 95, of Webster City a long-time area educator died Saturday, October 31, 2026. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2026 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3rd at Foster Funeral and Cremation…