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Voter turnout high for Webster City school referendums

The voters turned out both early and throughout the day at the Ed Prince building in Webster City as voters were asked to vote on three issues concerning upgrades to the Webster City High School. Essentially the three questions addressed were as follows: 1.To increase the levy for three years by $.57 per one thousand dollars of assessed value of taxable property. 2.To continue an existing levy for a period of ten years $1.34 per one thousand dollars of assessed value of taxable property. 3.To be allowed to use the funds from the State of…

Turning Back the Pages of Time

1926 J.H. Hice of Webster City loses five teeth at ball game While watching the Williams-Jewell baseball game at the…

D/SAOC award $7500 grant

The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) announced last week that they will be awarding $7,500 to the Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach…

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We already miss Dolly

Much has been written in recent days about Dolly Parton and her recent passing. What I have read has been appropriate, accurate and touching. I never met Dolly Parton in person nor did I ever hear her perform in a live performance. But I do remember when I became aware of Dolly Parton and…

Ever since I got serious about fishing, which was at about age four, I’ve looked forward…

Autumn angling

On September 8, voters in the Webster City Community School District will be asked to consider…

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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

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…

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