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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 candidates, Cynthia Paschen, running for the Iowa House in District 55, and Ryan Peterman, running for Iowa Secretary of State, each gave short speeches asking for voter support. Guitarist Chris Furman provided live music for the event. A buffet dinner was served for a free-will offering. Cynthia Paschen Paschen has previously run three times for the Iowa senate. This year, she’s a candidate for the Iowa House, instead. When we spoke to her at

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CORRECTION: The South Hamilton Homecoming court story on Friday gave the wrong names for the court. Those who were honored…

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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

I believe in working as a team, I like building relationships, and I like to be…

Is our team broken?

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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

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…

Obituaries

Bonnie Nicholson

Bonnie Sue Nicholson, 77, of Webster City, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Rotary Senior Living Center in Eagle Grove. Private family services will be held at a later date. With honor, Adams Celebration of Life is serving the family. Bonnie was born on August 5, 1949, to Orville and Eleanorea (Norem)…