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Celebrating our Principals

Robert Brecht Principal at Webster City Middle School Robert Brecht grew up in Gilbert, Iowa. This is his 17th year as a school principal and his fourth year as Principal at Webster City Middle School. His favorite part of being principal at his school is building relationships with ...

Area events announced for November

Fall Festival at St. Mary’s Church in Williams is November 1 The Fall Festival at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be held November 1 from St Mary Catholic Church is located at 404 4th St. in Williams. The drive-through meal consists of Chicken and Noodles (homemade), meat loaf, real mashed potatoes, home frozen sweet corn, salad and pie. The cost of the meal is $15 per person. St. Mary’s pickles will also be available for sale. Cars will line up at the church and parking in line usually occurs around the park. Please follow the signs and enter the church parking lot ...

Four Webster City students to sing with All State Choir and Band

The Webster City High School announced four Webster City musicians who have been named to sing and play with the 2026 All State Band and Choir. This competitive program draws talent from all over the state of Iowa, and earning a spot in either the band or chorus is a high honor. Ava Ely ...

Iowa Food System Coalition studies economic impact of raising livestock on pasture

The Iowa Food System Coalition is embarking on a 12-month project studying pasture-based livestock systems in Iowa to examine the community and economic benefits of the practices. The coalition received a $40,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or ASPCA, to support the study as part of the animal welfare group’s initiative to end “factory farming” practices. Tommy Hexter, Iowa Food System Coalition’s executive director, said the practice of pasture-based livestock operations “presents opportunities” for land stewardship, ...

Webster City can keep a secret . .

What are the odds you could plan a surprise birthday party, invite 50 people, and keep it under wraps . . . in Webster City? Not very good. And, if the party was in honor of a very public, extremely well-connected, long-time resident? OK, just about impossible. But it happened Saturday ...

Be frightened if you dare to miss “Ghouls’ night out”

In costume, or not, the “ghoul’s” will be out in force again on Friday, October 30, as the Webster City Women’s Club opens up the Jane Young House for a night of entertainment, snacks, games and a performance by the Over the Speed Limit players. The doors will open at 6 p.m. at the Jane Young House, 629 Elm Street, The play will start at 7:00 pm. Friday. Seating is limited to just 50 people, so reservations are necessary. The Webster City Women’s Club, which manages and maintains the Jane Young house, welcomes all “ghoul’s” for this special evening of fun designed ...