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Journaling workshop set for Jan. 15

Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley is offering a journaling workshop on Jan. 15. The workshop will be held at the Legacy Learning studio, located at 719 Seneca St. in Webster City. It will start at 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Journaling is a recommended approach to mental health restoration. This self-care workshop will explore six simple strategies to help you create a routing that truly fits your life. This workshop has a $20 participation fee.

Community Blood Drive today at Van Diest Medical Center

The Webster City Community Blood Drive is today from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the Clinic Board Room, located at 2350 Hospital Drive. Those who donate blood today will receive a Scooters cookie and a coupon for 20% off a hospital gift shop purchase.

Bill Beemer to celebrate 90th birthday

Bill Beemer, a long-time resident of Webster City, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Jan. 16 with a card shower. Bill was born in 1936 in Buffalo Center and was raised in Lakota. He worked for 50 years as a water well driller and proprietor of Bill Beemer Well Company. Bill’s ...

Students recognized for making Dean’s List at Buena Vista

Buena Vista University honored more than 560 students who were named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester. Lily Eggman of Randall Tracy Krumm of Jewell Courtney Nelson of Blairsburg

Senior Bingo begins today at Fuller Hall in the Sampson Room

Senior Bingo will begin this week on Wednesday at Fuller Hall in Webster City. Fuller Hall is the city recreation facility located at 625 Bank St. This will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Sponsored by the Webster City Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Bingo will be held in the Sampson Room of Fuller Hall.

Community Blood Drive Thursday at Van Diest Medical Clinic

The Webster City Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday at the Van Diest Medical Center. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling 800-287-4903. Walk ins are also welcome. The drive will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.at the Van Diest Medical Center Clinic Board Room located at 2350 Hospital Drive. Those who donate blood will receive a Scooters cookie and a coupon for 20% off a hospital gift shop purchase.