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Trick or Treat, Wheels & Webs is downtown WC tonight

Witches, superheros and princesses will invade downtown Webster City tonight when the Webster City businesses roll out the welcome mat for the Annual Downtown Trick or Treat. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. This is in addition to the residential Halloween Trick or Treat night, which will be on Friday, October 31. “Downtown Trick-or-Treat is a community favorite event,” said Anna Woodward, director of the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce. “This year, we expect to top our past year’s participants with 45 organizations already registered.” Webs & Wheels ...

Women’s Club will host a Halloween mystery event

For those who like mysteries on Halloween, the Webster City Women’s Club will present two mysteries in which kids and young adults may participate on Saturday, October 25, at the Jane Young House, 629 Elm Street, Webster City. These mysteries will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids ...

Hamilton County Republicans hold Chili Cook-off Saturday

The Hamilton County Republican Party will hold its annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Victory Christian Fellowship Church Education Center, located at 500 East Lane in Jewell. This year’s event will feature a slate of Republican candidates running in key races across the state, offering attendees a chance to hear directly from leaders shaping Iowa’s future. Confirmed speakers include: · Gubernatorial candidates: Adam Steen, State Rep. Eddie Andrews, and Brad Sherman · Congressional candidates: State Rep. Matt Windschitl, Ryan Rhodes, and Christian ...

Little Wall Lake Halloween Event Saturday

Little Wall Lake Park will be celebrating fall with trick or treating and hayrides from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Campers are encouraged to decorate their campsite. Non camping visitors should park at the picnic shelter lot on the north end of the lake. For more information, call John Laird at 515-297-0423 or Zane Schaffer at 515-297-0359.

Legacy Learning celebrates creativity during October

Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley is joining in the fun of Pumpkin Palooza with a week of hands-on art workshops designed to inspire, relax and bring people together. From pumpkin-themed painting to glass sculpture, there’s something for everyone who wants to embrace the season creatively. These workshops will take place throughout the week of October 13-17 at Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley located at 719 Seneca Street in Webster City. Workshop lineup Fall Sip & Paint - BYOB Event: Monday, October 13: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m./$40 Paint a pumpkin-themed masterpiece while sipping your ...