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WCCT Readers Theatre…It’s a Party!

Who wouldn’t enjoy a birthday party with five of your best girlfriends? Webster City Community Theatre invites you to a reading of “Birthday Club” on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. at 1001 Willson Ave. “Birthday Club” was written by Phil Olson, who also wrote the “Don’t Hug Me” series. WCCT audiences enjoyed several of those musical comedies in the past, so you know it will be fun. Five women get together for their birthdays, each with her own story. They drink, celebrate, commiserate, and support each other as they negotiate marriage, work, divorce, birth and kids ...

Free Locable training offered to chamber members

The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer Locable Training 101, a free training opportunity designed to help Chamber members better promote their businesses and connect with the local community. This training is included as a benefit of Chamber membership and will guide participants through the tools and features available on the Locable platform ­ helping businesses increase visibility and engagement. Register soon for the last date for training on Thursday, April 23 at 9 a.m. During the training, attendees will learn how to effectively utilize Locable ...

Rock River Retreat celebrates grand opening

The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of Rock River Retreat with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, April 22, at noon. Owned and operated by Connie Ingraham, Rock River Retreat is a welcoming new venue designed to bring people together through faith, fellowship, and community connection. The retreat’s mission is clear: “To promote the Word of God, the love of Jesus, and the discernment of the Holy Spirit. Amen & Amen.” Primarily serving groups and families, Rock River Retreat provides a space to strengthen faith ...

Webster City Women’s Club meets today

The Webster City Woman’s Club meets today. The meeting begins at 1:30 p.m at the Jane Young House, which is located at 629 Elm St. in Webster City. The greeter will be Bev Hayes, and refreshments will be served by Shirley Bowman, Joan Nessa, LoEda Paine, and Kay Klaver The program is “Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Pickleball,” presented by Carol Zills. Any woman in Hamilton County is welcome to attend and join the organization. For more information, go to www.janeyounghouse.com.

Slumber Pawty is April 18

The 24-hour fundraising event for The Cat Hut that ties into a nationwide shelter fundraiser starts this Saturday at noon. Fundraising efforts continue throughout the week and weekend.

Hospital Auxiliary scholarship deadline is Wednesday

The Van Diest Medical Center Auxiliary is offering six scholarships of $1,000 each to 2026 high school graduates wishing to pursue a career in healthcare. Individuals going back to further their education in the healthcare field will also be considered. Applicants must be a resident of Hamilton County or a graduate of any high school within Hamilton County, currently working or have a parent working at Van Diest Medical Center at the time of the award. Scholarship application forms are available at each of the high schools located in Hamilton County and are available online to print from ...