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Lifestyle Briefs

‘Let’s all go to the movies!’

“Let’s all go to the movies!” This has been a common theme in Webster City with the re-opening of the Webster Theater. If you are a fan of any of these well known classics — “Gone With the Wind,” “Dr. Zhivago,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “My Fair Lady,” or “Titanic” — ...

Pencook recognized during Central College scholarship dinner

PELLA — Seth Pencook of Radcliffe received the Barnes Family Scholarship, Heerema Family Fund and Journey Scholarship Fund for the 2024-25 academic year from Central College for a high commitment to academic achievement. Pencook is a member of the Class of 2027 at Central in Pella. Central ...

Buena Vista University releases its Spring 2025 Dean’s List

STORM LAKE — Buena Vista University's Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5-grade point average or higher for the semester. Local students on the Dean's List include: Danielle Brady of Webster City; Tracy Krumm of Jewell; Courtney Nelson of Blairsburg; Grace ...

Asbury United Methodist holds Confirmation service

These five young people completed their confirmation classes on May 4 and joined the Asbury United Methodist Church congregation. Pictured in the front row are Tessa Hanson, Madison Lovelace and Taylor Hejlik. In the back row are Jennifer Sullivan, Christian Formation Educator; Henry Ehn, ...

Gemma Borer graduates with honors from Iowa State

Webster City native Gemma Borer graduated with honors from Iowa State University on Friday, May 16. She graduated with a double major in English and Communications. Borer graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.88. She also was recognized by Lambda Pi Eta, which is a prestigious honor ...

Local museums are open for the summer season

The Wilson Brewer Park Depot museum has begun its summer season, with the Depot open each Friday and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The depot, which is in the midst of exterior repairs and renovations, is known for the historic collections collected by many families of Webster City, in addition ...