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City council otes on three downtown revitalization projects tonight

At its second meeting of September, the City Council of Webster City will vote on downtown projects it has discussed over the last year. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of the Webster City City Hall. This is located at 400 Second St. Thaw projects include roof and wall repairs to 707 Second St., known as the Lotus Building, and purchase of 518 and 520 Second St., both owned by Chris McNeil. Staff will also ask the council to budget funds to demolish four buildings downtown; the two McNeil buildings, as…

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Local Columns

Public meetings should be more public

The value of reading and understanding local issues has never been more important than it is today. It is such a basic part of our education and it is critical not just to learn, but also for making decisions. In public life and in the corporate world, board meetings are held to inform board…

Editorials

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Business Briefs

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…

Letters to Editor

Claims selective non-enforcement

To the editor: For weeks residents have attempted to bring a critical, life-threatening public safety hazard to the attention of Webster city officials; the severely unmaintained hedges at 1409 Second Street. Measuring well over 8 feet in height, this massive visual obstruction directly violates Webster City Municipal Code, Sec. 50-150 (Visibility at Intersections), which…

Obituaries

Larry Meyer

Larry Meyer, 80, passed away on September 15, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 am Monday, September 21, 2026 at Foster Funeral & Cremation Center. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 am at the Alden Cemetery in Alden.