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Hamilton County Cattlemen to hold annual banquet March 9

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The annual banquet for the Hamilton County Cattlemen Association will be on March 9. The banquet will be held at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, located at 1200 Bluff St. in Webster City. The banquet begins at 5:30 p.m. with a social, and dinner will follow at 6 p.m. An auction will be held when the dinner is completed. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact any of the board members of the cattlemen association, or call Darrel Hay at 515-835-1602, Jenn Hay at 515-297-3258 or Joey Koop at 515-835-0080.

Non-denominational grief support group to meet Feb. 10

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Restore Us Care Ministry is offering a nondenominational grief support group for individuals navigating loss, including death of loved ones, divorce, job loss, and other significant life transitions. The group provides a compassionate, space for connection, reflection, and healing. The ministry’s mission is to walk alongside the brokenhearted, recognizing that grief shared becomes grief lightened. The group is facilitated by Pastor Sarah Namukose of Asbury United Methodist Church. The sessions are open to anyone, regardless of faith background. The support group meets on the second ...

ISU Extension pesticide classes in Kamrar Feb. 12

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Hamilton County office will be offering another opportunity to attend the Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (P-CIC), led by Extension Field Agronomist, Angie Rieck-Hinz. The course will be offered on Feb. 12, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lion’s Community Building in Kamrar. Preregistration is required. Walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows. Please preregister online at https://form.jotform.com/253235343084049 or call the Hamilton County Extension office at 515-832-9597 to ...

Webinar series for Iowa food businesses begins in March

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The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Food Innovation and Business Hub, a resource that helps Iowa entrepreneurs develop successful food businesses, will host a monthly “Lunch and Learn” webinar series to support current and aspiring Iowa food entrepreneurs. The webinars are offered at no cost and open to all. The series is specifically designed for food business owners, farmers exploring value-added products and individuals in the early stages of developing a food-based enterprise. Christa Hartsook, program manager for Farm, Food and Enterprise Development, said ...

Chamber Ambassador kickoff noon Thursday

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The Chamber Ambassador Program will have its first meeting of the year on Thursday noon at the Chamber office, 628 Second St. Anyone interested in volunteering for this group is invited to attend. Businesses are invited to have a representative join the Ambassador Program and attend the kickoff meeting on Thursday.

SALT meeting features conservation program

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The February Seniors and Law Enforcement Together meeting will be held Thursday, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Hamilton County Conservation Building, 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City. Refreshments will be served, and Van Diest Medical Center personnel will provide free blood pressure checks. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. with announcements from local law enforcement and officials from area agencies, and upcoming events from around Hamilton County. Hamilton County Naturalist John Laird will present a review of the 2025 Public Naturalist Programming with a look at what’s to ...