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Homecoming 2026

Homecoming Court members are gathered before entering the Prem Sahai auditorium night on Boom Night. The Queen court members are Tristyn Wright, Avery Poppen, Hayden McCoy, Amanda Lahr and Lovie Pruisman. The members of the Kings court are Zack Lahr, Luke Blake, Coyce Bertran, Kaleb Hansen and Grant Arends.

City council accepts rail port study

On July 15, 2024, the City Council of Webster City received a $100,000 grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation, and approved $20,000 in local funding to study feasibility of building a rail port in Webster City. Rail ports are freight terminal facilities that ease the transfer of ...

When the road leads you to Webster City’s Fall Fest

Sometimes life sends you on a journey you don’t expect. And sometimes that journey ends up with new friendships in a place like Webster City. At least that seems to be the story from the Iowa State Fair butter sculptor, Sarah Pratt, who traveled to Webster City earlier this year, and is returning Saturday to present her program “Butter Sculpting: an Artist’s Journey,” at the Mulberry Church in Wilson Brewer Park during the Fall Fest. Pratt, who lives in Cummings, Iowa was planning a trip to Ruthven, Iowa, a three hour drive from her home. “I was on the Travel Iowa ...

Music of Abba and Disco at Decker to be Oct. 24

Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA takes the stage at Decker Auditorium in Fort Dodge on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. Ahead of the concert, the college is hosting Disco at Decker, a pre-show celebration and contest where guests are invited to wear their best '70s outfits. Iowa Central students are at the center of it, with photography students creating '70s-inspired photo opportunities for guests, and culinary students preparing drinks and appetizers. Tickets and details are at iowacentral.edu/centerforperformingarts, or through the box office at 515-574-1210 or ...

Women’s Club announces two holiday events to be held at Jane Young House

Two major events have been announced by members of the Webster City Women’s Club at the Jane Young House. Now is the time to sign up for the 5th Annual Festival of Trees, which will be held on December 4 and 5. Community members, individuals, organizations and businesses can sign up now to participate by bringing a tree and decorating it for this annual fundraiser for the Jane Young House. But as planning begins for decorating trees for the Christmas event, another event will be occurring that will allow participants to decorate themselves, as they present an evening ...

G'day

Boom Night and Twin Day to celebrate WCHS Homecoming The middle school and high school will be full of twins today, as the theme for the day is “Twin Day”. Dressing alike can be fun, and this week it shows the Lynx Spirit in the final days before the Homecoming game. Tonight is also Boom Night, when the High School Homecoming King and Queen are crowned. This begins at 7 p.m. at the High School in the Prem Sahai auditorium, located at 1001 Lynx Avenue. Genealogy workshop at Jane Young House Saturday The Hamilton Heritage Hunters Genealogical Society will hold a genealogy ...