Everybody’s talkin’ about Dolly. Or so it seems. Whether you are a country music fan or a fan of Dolly Parton, no one can deny that Dolly Parton made a huge impact during her years…
‘The People Business’
STRATFORD — “The people business,” that’s what farming is all about, Aaron Putze told members of Hamilton County Farm Bureau…
G'day
Hydrant flushing starts today in Webster City Personnel with the City of Webster City will be performing hydrant flushing in…
Turning back the pages of time
1926 Teachers for county ready Teachers of the township and rural independent school districts are ready for the school year…
Congregate meals for week of August 31 through September 3
Congregate meals are open to any senior adults over the age of 60 years. Reservations are needed by calling 515-832-6161…
Regulators investigate Black Hills Energy’s high number of pipeline safety violations
The Iowa Utilities Commission is evaluating potential penalties and corrective action for Black Hills Energy following a hearing Thursday on…
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Local Sports
TOUGH TASK
IOWA FALLS - The Webster City football team opened the season here last Friday…
Lynx begin NCC play with four-set win
MARSHALLTOWN - The Webster City cross country team had two runners finish in the Top-20 here…
Strong showing for Lynx runners
OSAGE - The Webster City girls tennis team scored a dual victory over Osage here last…
Lynx earn net dual victory
Local Columns
“Life Gets Tee-Jus (Tedious,) Don’t It?”
Ever since I was a young boy I have had an interest in electronics. With a patience and a lot of luck I repaired our family TV set when I was 11 years old. Then, in sixth grade, I read a story about a young boy riding his bike along a country road when…
Share the Loads Laundry Ministry Launches in Webster City A new community ministry is coming to…
Share the Loads laundry ministry launches in Webster City
The last time I wrote, it was about the importance of the Hamilton County Jail and…
Hamilton County Dispatch Center: the heartbeat of safety
By the time one reaches his late 70s there are things from his past that are…
I miss the dime stores of years ago
Editorials
Balance is needed in everyone’s online lives
Teenagers who once spent hours talking to each other on the phone now spend hours communicating on social media. Many adults do much of the same thing, spending hours scrolling through various web sites and social media feeds. Ironically, much of this is done using phones. Devices which were originally created to enable people…
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
Iowa’s lawmakers appear to be on the verge of raising the speed limit on the state’s…
Speed limit increase is a bad idea
Business Briefs
La Perla Jarocha celebrates 20 years in Webster City
Urology services now available at VDMC
G'Day!
VDMC welcomes general orthopedic surgeon Sreedhar Somisetty, MD
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
Supports renovation of High School
Letter to the editor - Bahr To the editor, I want to express my support for the renovation of our high school facility - not only to provide a better educational environment for our students, but also to strengthen and enhance our entire community. I have visited schools in Humboldt, Iowa Falls and Clear…
Wants unbiased governance
The Kicker
Letter to the editor
Obituaries
Lynn Smith
Lynn Elaine Smith, 71, passed away peacefully at Regency Care Center in Norwalk, Iowa. Lynn was born December 8, 1954, to Dale and Maxine Steuerwald of Stratford, Iowa. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1974 and later graduated as a registered nurse from Iowa Central Community College. Lynn dedicated much of her life…