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JunqueFest 2026 brings live music, food trucks, and citywide Sales to Webster City

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A full day of music, shopping, and community fun is planned as JunqueFest returns to downtown Webster City from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 23 during Memorial Day weekend. This year’s JunqueFest promises more than just treasures and treats — it’s shaping up to be a music-filled celebration featuring a lineup of talented performers bringing energy and heart to the streets of downtown. Headlining the day is Birdy Young, performing live in Availa Bank Plaza from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Known as the “queen BEE of Hideaway Honey,” Birdy Young is an international award-winning ...

Blood Drive today at Van Diest Medical Center

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Webster City Community Blood Drive is today at Van Diest Medical Center Clinic Board Room, 2350 Hospital Drive, from 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Appointments are encouraged by calling 800-287-4903; walk ins are welcomed, Donate blood and receive a Scooters cookie and a 20% coupon for the Hospital gift shop.

Cub Scout Pack 583 and Troop 17 open house tonight

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An open house will be held tonight by the Cub Scout Pack 583 and Troop 17. The event, which will showcase what types of things the scouts do, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the West Twin Park, 1100 Superior St. Information on joining any of the scouting organizations will be available. There are openings for both scouts and den leaders. Youth who would like to get involved can learn more by talking with Heather Hansen at 712-330-7159 or Alexx Wilkerson at 515-835-8374. Those in grades 6 through 9 would talk with Bill Baldwin at 515-297-3930 or Stephanie La Sourd at ...

Kendall Young Library hosts job fair today

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Iowa Works will be conducting a job fair at the Kendall Young Library today. This will run from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The fair will be held in the meeting room in the lower level of the Kendall Young Library, 1201 Willson Ave. Multiple employers will be present to help explore the jobs and careers that are available. This event is open to anyone who is looking for a job, or looking for a different career track. For more information, contact the library at 515-832-9100.

The Planning and Zoning board will meet tonight

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The Planning and Zoning board meets tonight at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 400 Second St. The agenda includes discussions and recommendations on a proposed mobile food unit ordinance and animal ordinance.There will also be a discussion on a proposed amendment to the city ordinances on signs and definitions. There will be a review and recommendation concerning conformity with the city development plan for an amendment to the Riverview/Central Business District Urban renewal plan boundary.

WCHS Senior Awards Night is tonight

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The Webster City High School will have its annual Senior Awards night this evening at the Webster City High School, 1001 Lynx Ave. The presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Prem Sahai Auditorium. Various awards and scholarships will be the focus of the students. Representatives of community organizations and scholarship committees will be present to recognize and honor selected students.