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Farmers have until Dec. 31 to file claims in Deere settlement

Iowa News September 1, 2026

Eligible equipment owners can file claims in class action suit settlement with John Deere. (Photo by Lance Cheung/USDA) Farmers who purchased and had to repair John Deere large agricultural equipment during a certain time frame may be eligible for a payment as part of an antitrust class-action settlement. To receive the payment, however, farmers must file a claim in the newly opened Deere Repair Settlement website, by Dec. 31. Right to repair advocates argue that accepting the current settlement will give farmers a small payout and prevent them from future or more substantial ...

Webster City FFA chapter receives National FFA honor

Local News September 1, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS – The Webster City FFA chapter of Webster City, IA, has been recognized in 2026 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 3-star ranking. Truly a mark of their exceptionalism, less than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking ...

Turning Back the pages of Time

Local News September 1, 2026

1926 Students respond to old school bell The old school bell which for many years was the signal that school was about to start and whose “ding-donging” could be heard in all parts of the city in the early days, again pealed forth the announcement this morning from its commanding position in the tower between central building an court house that the school year of 1926-1927 was under way. The junior college, senior and junior high school students assembled in the auditorium of the Central building shortly after 9 o’clock this morning for the opening exercises. Brief ...

Clear Lake program for 9/11 25th Anniversary Remembering 9/11

Iowa News September 1, 2026

CLEAR LAKE, IOWA - Clear Lake Fire Department will hold a 9/11 service to remember the fallen from the 9/11/2001 at 6:00 p.m. at the Clear Lake Fire Station, 711 2nd Ave N, Clear Lake, Iowa. This year’s event will include a dedication of a bronzed fire fighter statue at the memorial at the Clear Lake Fire Station. This year’s event will include Speaker Chief Richard Picciotto a FDNY Chief and Highest-Ranking Firefighter to Survive the World Trade Center Collapse. Chief Richard Picciotto delivers a gripping, firsthand account of the day that altered history, underscoring the ...

It's a sculpture, it's flowers....no it's a bike rack

Local News September 1, 2026

The bike rack of metallic flowers located on Willson Avenue has finally been discovered and used the way it was originally intended. The rack, designed by Tim Adams, is located just off 2nd street on Willson Avenue. It was a joint project between the City of Webster City, Arts R Alive and the ...

September programs for adults announced by Kendall Young Library.

Local News September 1, 2026

The following adult programs will be offered by the Kendall Young Library in the month of September. Flower Arranging with Tyler Burton – Monday, August 31, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. we will be exploring the art of flower arranging! Tyler Burton from Peacock House Flowers will be sharing some tips and tricks to a beautiful arrangement. This is a free event and no sign-up is required. Adult BINGO – Join us to test your luck with Adult BINGO at Kendall Young Library. Patrons can win small snacks and prizes on Tuesday, September 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. This traditional bingo game is free and ...