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Cooking up a storm

The following is the Congregate meal plan for the week of January 19 through January 22. There are no meals served on Fridays. All meals are subject to change. Call 515-832-6161 to confirm the menu, reserve a meal for eating in or taking home. Monday Ham slice Roasted Sweet ...

Ely receives scholarship from Iowa Honey Producers Association

The Iowa Honey Producers Association has announced that Evan Ely has been accepted into the Youth Beekeeping Scholarship Program for 2026. The program is designed to support young people who want to gain hands-on experience raising bees, managing hives and marketing honey. The Iowa Honey Producers Association is a nonprofit organization that has been active since 1912, working to bring beekeepers in Iowa together, promote good practices, and educate the public about the value of honey bees in pollination and agriculture. Their Youth Scholarship Program is open to youth ages 13 to ...

First Impressions committee will meet Thursday

A final report of the statewide evaluation of the Webster City community will be shared with members of the First Impressions committee, a committee organized by the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce. The report will include strengths and weaknesses visitors found during the summer months when they came to Webster City. Their impressions and experiences should highlight areas which the community can then address. Next steps and an action plan will be the focus of the group on Thursday. They will be meeting at noon at the Hamilton County Conservation office.

Cornhole tournament on Saturday

A cornhole tournament will be held at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Expo on Saturday. The Hamilton County Fairgrounds are located at 1200 Bluff St. in Webster City. The tournament is organized by Terry Smith and the Scenic City Baggers. Registration must be done in advance through the ScoreHolio app/online. On Saturday, all participants must be signed in from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. with the first toss at 11 a.m.

Boots & Bling Gala scheduled for May 2

The Boots & Bling Gala that was mentioned in Wednesdays Daily Freeman Journal will be held on Saturday, May 2. The event, which is being coordinated by the Stratford Booster Club, will be held at the Backcountry Winery in Stratford. The Gala is a fundraiser which will help support the Stratford Early Learning Center

Community Blood Drive today at Van Diest Medical Center

The Webster City Community Blood Drive is today from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the Clinic Board Room, located at 2350 Hospital Drive. Those who donate blood today will receive a Scooters cookie and a coupon for 20% off a hospital gift shop purchase.