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Museums open this weekend

The Depot Museum at the Wilson Brewer Park will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. today and Saturday. This is located at 220 Ohio St. The Jane Young House clothing exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is located at 629 Elm St.

Jane Young House open this Saturday

The Webster City Women’s Club invites you to the Jane Young House, 629 Elm St, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to view their new clothing exhibit and house. The clothing exhibit highlights fashions from 1947, Happy Birthday America, and a collection of clothing from former and current retail stores in Webster City. Another room is dedicated to the history of the Women’s Club. There is a lot of history and a beautiful house to view. A freewill donation is appreciated and the Jane Young House is handicapped accessible.

Depot museum open Friday and Saturday

The Illinois Central Depot Museum located in the Wilson Brewer Park will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday this week. Located at 220 Ohio St., the museum contains artifacts from local collections and historical items specific to Webster City and Hamilton County.

Webster City Gateway Industrial Park ribbon cutting is today

The City of Webster City, Hamilton County Growth Partnership, and the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce invite the community, business leaders, elected officials, and regional partners to attend a ribbon cutting to celebrate this major milestone in Webster City’s economic development efforts. The event will be held today from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Briggs Woods Conference Center, 2501 Briggs Woods Trail, Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP in advance.

Blairsburg Jam session Friday

BLAIRSBURG —The Blairsburg Opera House Jam session will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday at the opera house. Musicians, dancers and listeners are invited to attend.

Travelers’ fund in need of donations

The Webster City Ministerial Association is seeking donations to replenish the travelers fund that is sponsored by the local churches. The fund, which is administered by the Webster City Police Department, is used to assist travelers who have become stranded without adequate funds to continue through our area. Funds are used for gasoline, food or accommodations. Donations can be made by writing a check to the Webster City Ministerial Association, c/o Rev. Joe Pierson, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1005 Beach St., Webster City, IA. 50595