Nearly every chair was filled at the Hamilton County Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, with the majority of the county residents attending there to learn more about the closing of the Kantor Avenue bridge east of…
Historic post office work underway
Jeff Habhab, with his wife Deb, joined Bridget Chambers on the steps of the former post office located on the…
Veterans honored at local ceremonies
Vice-Commander of the 8th District of the American Legion of Iowa, salutes during the Star Spangled Banner during the Veterans…
G'day
The Webster City Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Van Diest…
DFJ Halloween coloring contest winner announced
Congratulations to Grace Louk who won 2 free tickets to the Webster Theater for her Halloween picture! The contest was…
Turning Back the Pages of Time
1946 Armistice Day speaker in message on working for peace “To you students I issue this challenge - peace can…
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Local Sports
Strong finish for Garcia
FORT DODGE - Jesus Garcia put everything he had into his final cross country…
JEWELL - The South Hamilton volleyball squad saw its season come to an end on Monday…
South Hamilton ousted by No. 2 Grundy Center
Hawk Garcia will compete at state
FINAL GOODBYE
Local Columns
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…
Midwest Fishing: Outdoor observations
This week, we began publishing a short thought for the day from the Webster City Ministerial…
Learn to be grateful and lift your hearts and spirit
Grateful to be Grateful!
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…
Unlike most holidays, Halloween really has no serious purpose. It's primarily an opportunity for harmless, child-oriented…
Let’s keep Halloween fun
Editorial: National 4-H Week, which began Sunday and concludes Saturday, is a good time to celebrate…
4-H is about helping youth achieve
Voters face WCHS facilities question next week: Do they know enough?
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
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…
Polio anywhere is a threat to children everywhere
Questions rail feasibility study
Vote: It's about the fate of our country
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…