Our local government is not just run by our elected officials, they also get support, guidance, and recommendations from various boards and commissions that are appointed each year. Getting appointed is not just about who…
DOE announces $29.5 M to national labs to advance critical mineral supply chain
AMES — Researchers at the Ames National Laboratory are part of a U.S. Department of Energy initiative, called Mine of…
Extra milk, extra hope
Webster County now has its own breast milk collection depot, giving area mothers a convenient way to donate surplus breast…
G'Day
It's a great day to build a float Congratulations to WCHS Homecoming Court The Webster City High School Homecoming Court…
Heritage Hunters to host Genealogy Workshop Oct. 10
The Hamilton Heritage Hunters Genealogical Society will hold a genealogy workshop on Saturday, Oct. 10. This will be held at…
Turning back the pages of time
1926 Helen Desmond and Gertrude Wensel chosen for Glee Club Word has been received here that Miss Helen Desmond and…
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Local Sports
Lynx run at Algona Invite
ALGONA - The Webster City cross country team faced several North Central Conference rivals…
OGDEN - Jesus Garcia scored another Top-10 finish here on Monday, leading the South Hamilton cross…
South Hamilton runs in Ogden
Webster City shuts down Humboldt
Webster City splits in home volleyball triangular
Local Columns
Employee appreciation is more than empty gestures
I have always believed that if you want good people, you must treat good people like they matter. That sounds simple. It should be simple. But too often, employee appreciation becomes nothing more than words. We tell employees they are valued. We tell them they are appreciated. We tell them they are the backbone…
Having spent the past 70+ years spelling my name for people who have never heard it…
Not a Jimmy or Debbie in the bunch
What stills the heart and comforts the troubled conscience? Only the Gospel of Christ Jesus crucified…
Let not your hearts be troubled…have faith
I believe in working as a team, I like building relationships, and I like to be…
Is our team broken?
Editorials
Voters face WCHS facilities question next week: Do they know enough?
For the past six months, the Webster City Community School District Board has shared…
Teenagers who once spent hours talking to each other on the phone now spend hours communicating…
Balance is needed in everyone’s online lives
There are times when a good idea can be made even better. That is the case…
Buffer Pilot Project just got better
What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into…
America at 250: A journey through time, told through our communities
Business Briefs
Van Diest Supply celebrates 70th anniversary on Sept. 11
La Perla Jarocha celebrates 20 years in Webster City
Urology services now available at VDMC
G'Day!
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…
Van Diest Medical Center board will not meet in July
Jam session set for Friday night
Congregate meals for week of July 27 to July 30
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…
The Doodle Bug Club of America thanks Webster City for its wonderful hospitality
Claims selective non-enforcement
The focus should be on education
Obituaries
Barbara Schweppe
91, of Jewell, died on Sept. 24, 2026. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wed., Sept. 30th, at Foster Funeral & Cremation Center. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.