It’s time to vote in the General Election

November 1, 2026

Today is the last day to cast an early ballot for the Mid-term Election at the Hamilton County Courthouse. Voting can occur during the regular business hours of the courthouse from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday. There is no voting at the courthouse on Tuesday. On Tuesday, the General Election polls will be open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. All voting on Tuesday must occur at the assigned voting precinct, which is determined by the physical address on voter registration materials. Everyone must have a photo i.d. with them, with…

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Jam session tonight at Opera House The Blairsburg Opera House Jam session will be held from 6 p.m. to 9…

Working their fingers to the bone

Freeman Journal photo by Kolleen Taylor The Hamilton County Conservation office was hard at work this past week, but things…

Turek talks health care, campaign reforms

Declaring himself to be a “common sense prairie populist who is working for Iowans” Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek…

Iowa Works moves to new location in Fort Dodge

Iowa Works, the state agency charged with connecting workers with employers, has a new home in downtown Fort Dodge. The…

South Hamilton Musicians selected for All State Band

The South Hamilton Community Schools auditioned over 20 students for the All State Chorus and Band last weekend. Two students…

Local Sports

South Hamilton ousted by No. 2 Grundy Center

JEWELL - The South Hamilton volleyball squad saw its season come to an end on Monday night. The Hawks were ousted from the Class 2A regional tournament, falling to second-ranked Grundy Center in three games. Scores were 25-8, 25-8 and 25-10. South Hamilton (23-12 overall) had advanced to the semifinals in Region 2 with…

Hawk Garcia will compete at state

FINAL GOODBYE

South Hamilton reaches regional semis

Local Columns

Halloween for all ages

If the numbers of people downtown during last night's Trick or Treat event are any sign, it seems that Halloween is a very popular holiday. The streets were full, tons of candy and books and more were distributed to the excited children and their families. And the business people were all smiles, greeting what…

Editors note: The following column was the winner of the “There’s No Place Like Home” photo…

The Bootcamp crew of Jewell

As we near the end of this years election cycle, it seems fitting that we begin…

Shift your thinking and help lift the spirits of others

My old high school more than 60 years ago was small. The building housed grades K-12…

Looking at the outward appearance

Editorials

Let’s keep Halloween fun

Unlike most holidays, Halloween really has no serious purpose. It's primarily an opportunity for harmless, child-oriented fun. Costumes, trick-or-treat activities and an opportunity to engage in make-believe combine to make Halloween a favorite of youngsters and those still young at heart. Unfortunately, what can be a day filled with happy festivities can turn tragic…

Editorial: National 4-H Week, which began Sunday and concludes Saturday, is a good time to celebrate…

4-H is about helping youth achieve

Voters face WCHS facilities question next week: Do they know enough?

Teenagers who once spent hours talking to each other on the phone now spend hours communicating…

Balance is needed in everyone’s online lives

Did your parents discuss politics at the dinner table?

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

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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

Polio anywhere is a threat to children everywhere

Letter to the Editor: I’m writing to explain why Webster City Rotarians are inviting you to participate in Saturday morning’s World’s Largest Polio Walk at Wilson Brewer Park. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to join us at 9:30 am for the walk beginning at 10:00 am. Stop in anytime between 10:00 am…

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