25 years ago, schools, businesses, governmental agencies and transportation across our country came to a sudden stop, as the shock of an attack on the United States became apparent. Planes full of innocent people were…
Being there...
Being there… Editors note: The following is a first-hand account from Trena Madison, a cousin of Alan Yungclas of Webster…
State approves tax credits for new housing in Webster City
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) approved $39.84 million in workforce housing tax credits statewide on Tuesday, confirming the funds…
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Cy-Hawk Tailgate breakfast The Sons of the Legion will be hosting a Cy-Hawk Tailgate Breakfast on tomorrow. This will be…
High School planning steps into the next phase
When over 1400 people show up for a special referendum, it shows that the Webster City school district voters were…
Webster City Community School district leadership responds to vote
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa – Preliminary results show that voters in the Webster City School District approved three ballot questions during…
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Local Sports
Webster City set for home debut
A second straight ranked opponent awaits the Webster City football team this Friday, as the Lynx welcome in North Central Conference rival Clear Lake for their 2026 home opener. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Last week, the Lynx (0-2 overall) fell to consensus Class 4A Top-10 foe Fort Dodge, 57-0. Webster City will…
JEWELL - Win No. 1 for South Hamilton football head coach Cole Billerbeck was one to…
South Hamilton takes on Southeast Valley
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South Hamilton gets on the board
Local Columns
The day the world cried: September 11, 2001
I asked for community memories about the tragedy on September 11, 2001, and was a bit surprised I didn’t receive more. But then I thought about what I would write, and realized how difficult it was to think back to the emotions of that day. For all of us who were adults that day,…
Much has been written in recent days about Dolly Parton and her recent passing. What I…
We already miss Dolly
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…
Viewpoints
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
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…
Supports renovation of High School
Wants unbiased governance
The Kicker
Obituaries
