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Council will hear downtown revitalization plan tonight

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The City Council of Webster City will hear a proposal to determine the future of three downtown buildings: 707 Second St., Lotus Treasures thrift shop; 547 Second St., the former Coulter’s drapery shop and 518 and 520 Second St., home to Chris McNeil’s electrical, plumbing and HVAC ...

‘Who gets Grandma’s yellow pie plate?’

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ELLSWORTH — Everyone has personal belongings — a box of wedding photographs, a well-worn baseball glove, or perhaps a cherished yellow pie plate. While these items may not carry significant financial value, they often hold deep emotional meaning for individuals and their families. On May ...

May programs, workshops for adults at the Kendall Young Library

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The Kendall Young Library will be hosting a number of different adult programs throughout the month of May. Some require registration, some also include fees and study before the session. Book Clubs The Kendall Young Library adult book clubs are open to anyone who would like to join. Each ...

Supervisors pass 2026-2027 budget after public hearing Wednesday

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It was not a fun meeting for the Hamilton County Supervisors Wednesday, as they met the grim task of passing a budget that involved reducing budgets in most of the county departments. Departmental budgets were due to the supervisors in December 2025. Legislation from the Iowa House and ...