The Blacksmithing workshop coordinated by Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley had a solid group show up for the workshop Tuesday. The event, focusing on Veterans Day Wednesday, was the first of a potential three workshops which are being coordinated for local Veterans. Ty Murray
When the movie, “Fighting Spirit: Combat Chaplain’s journey” is shown Sunday night at the South Marion United Methodist Church, there…
-Messenger photo by Bill Shea Gabe Casciato poses in his office at Crossway Church with a framed display of all…
Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. What do we do when we appreciate someone or…
No newspaper tomorrow In honor of Veterans Day, there will not be a newspaper published online or in newsprint. There…
Applications are now being accepted for the Southern Hamilton County Meal Program, a new community-driven initiative designed to provide nutritious,…
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…
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…
This week, we began publishing a short thought for the day from the Webster City Ministerial…
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…
Editorial: National 4-H Week, which began Sunday and concludes Saturday, is a good time to celebrate…
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…
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…
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…