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Ribbon cutting postponed for Reisner Substation

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Due to forecasted weather conditions, the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Reisner Substation has been postponed. The safety and comfort of our guests, community members, and project partners remain our top priorities. A new date for the ribbon cutting has not yet been set. Event organizers will announce the rescheduled date as soon as it is confirmed and look forward to celebrating this important milestone for the community at that time. The Reisner Substation represents a significant investment in infrastructure and service reliability, and we are eager to gather together to mark ...

Women’s Club to meet Monday

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The next meeting of the Webster City Women’s Club will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Jane Young House, located at 629 Elm St. in Webster City. Membership in the Webster City Women’s Club is open to any women from Hamilton County.

Celebration of life and fundraising for Rhonda Vaughn Farwell is March 28

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A fundraising event, celebrating the life of Rhonda (Vaughn) Farwell, will be held on March 28 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Webster City. The church is located at 1229 Kathy Lane. Farwell has been battling cancer for two years, and has been advised she has only a few short months to live. This event will include a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, permanent jewelry sales and food and refreshments. Funds raised will assist the family, and Farwell will be there to share stories and laughter. For more information, contact Bill Vaughn at 641-229-1699.

Legacy Learning hosts workshop on sourdough bread

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On March 12, Rachel Stuber of Back 40 Co., will teach a hands-on class on sourdough baking. The workshop begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Legacy Learning studio, located at 719 Seneca St. in Webster City. This is a repeat class from the January session, but they are offering it again, as it filled so quickly. The cost is $20. To register call 515-835-1264.

Hamilton County cattlemen dinner March 9

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The Hamilton County Cattlemen Association will be hosting the 2026 annual banquet on March 9. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. for the social, 6 p.m. for dinner, with an auction to follow. This will be held at the Hamilton County fairgrounds in the show arena located at 1800 Bluff St. in Webster City. To obtain tickets, RSVP to Darrel Hay, at 835-1602, Jenn Hay at 515-297-3258, Joey Koop at 515-835-0080 or to any Hamilton County Cattlemen board member. The cost of dinner is $30 per person.

Chicken soup contest at The Cat Hut

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The Cat Hut staff and board members of the Hamilton County Advocates will compete to see who makes the best chicken noodle soup from 1 to 4 p.m. on March 13. This will held at the The Cat Hut, located at 1118 Second Street in Webster City. Samples of each of the soups will be available to taste and votes will be made in the form of donations. All donations will then be given to The Cat Hut to help fund their Trap/Neuter/Release program. For more information, contact The Cat Hut at 515-524-6100.