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Day Okay Jazz Project to perform inside Saturday for final performance

Saturday night the Day Okay Jazz Project will again be performing in downtown Webster City, but the Garden Party will be moved inside.. The Wildcat Distillery will be providing the space, atmosphere, drinks and food available for purchase in the new location at 713 Second St. And the music will be free for all to enjoy, as the members of Day Okay bring their talents inside for their final performance of the season. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the band will provide music and encourage donations to help support the adjacent park that provides…

G'day

Whiskers and Wine deadline is today Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the Whiskers and Wine Comedy…

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GILBERT - The Webster City football team hits the road for one final non-district…

LAKE CITY - One final non-district game awaits the South Hamilton football team, as the Hawks…

Hawks hit the road

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.