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The River Valley Veterans Network will host a veteran networking event on Thursday This will be held at the Webster City Links Golf Course at 405 Des Moines St. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The River Valley Veterans network is an organization for those who have served in the military to build on their experiences, community and business engagement. The food for the evening is sponsored by Prestage Foods, partnering with the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce, the Hamilton County Veterans Affairs, Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, the Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Home Base Iowa, ...

Snowshoe Hike this morning at Briggs Woods

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The Hamilton County Conservation office will host a snowshoe hike at the Briggs Woods park this morning at 10 a.m. The Conservation office is located at 2490 Briggs Woods Trail. The hike begins at the Conservation Office, where there will be a presentation on snow shoe basics, and then all will hike with snow shoes together on the golf course. The activity will end with a warm bowl of soup at the conservation office. All participants are asked to bring a crock pot of soup to share with others after the hike. A mild chili and chicken noodle soup will be provided by Naturalist John ...

Retail Meet-Up today at Chamber of Commerce

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The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Monthly Retail Meet-Up on the first Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. These meetings are open to all business owners, with a light breakfast provided, creating a relaxed and welcoming environment to start the day. The Retail Meet-Up offers local business owners the opportunity to collaborate on upcoming events, plan engaging retail shopping experiences, and get to know other business owners from across the community. Business owners with questions or interest in attending are encouraged to ...

WC Chamber Ambassador kick off is Thursday

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The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its ambassador meeting kickoff for 2026 on Thursday at noon at the Webster City Area Chamber office, located at 628 Second St. The Chamber Ambassador Program is made up of highly visible, dedicated volunteers who serve as the Chamber’s primary liaison to Chamber members. Ambassadors play a vital role in building strong relationships, welcoming new members, and supporting Chamber activities throughout the year. The Chamber invites local businesses to have a representative join the Ambassador Program and attend the kickoff meeting ...

Grief support group to meet at Van Diest Medical Center

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Restore Us Care Ministry is offering a nondenominational grief support group for individuals navigating loss, including death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, and other significant life transitions. The group is facilitated by the Rev. Sarah Namukose of Asbury United Methodist Church. The sessions are open to anyone, regardless of faith background. The support group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Hospital Conference Room at Van Diest Medical Center, beginning on Feb. 10. For more information, call Asbury United Methodist Church at 515-832-5369.

Congregate meal menus for week of Feb. 2

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This week’s menu for congregate meals is as follows. All menus are subject to change. Those who would like to order meals or to reserve a meal should call 515-832-6161. The entrance to Congregate meals is at 604 Prospect St., the north end of the RSVP building. The congregate meal site is open between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Monday: Chicken with brown rice Whole wheat bread Vegetable and fruit Tuesday: Meatloaf Mashed potatoes with gravy WW bread Vegetable and fruit Wednesday Baked chicken Parmesan with noodles Lettuce/spinach ...