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A little fishy, a little chilly at Briggs Woods Lake today

For the fourth year in a row, members and volunteers with the Hamilton County Conservation board will be releasing walleyes into the Briggs Woods Lake today. Those who would like to observe or participate are invited to join the Conservation volunteers and staff who will coordinate the release. “The release will begin at 1 p.m.” said Brian Lammers, Executive Director of Hamilton County Conservation. “We could release them all at once, but it’s more fun to put them in the bucket and release them slowly, letting them adapt to the lake water.” Approximately 600 walleyes…

Gratitude and best wishes

Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. Do you have children in your life? Children of…

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Spark Webster City exhibit will be Saturday Spark WC is sponsoring the “Prairie Folk” project, which will be held in…

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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…

Unlike most holidays, Halloween really has no serious purpose. It's primarily an opportunity for harmless, child-oriented…

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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…

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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

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…