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Expansion of a new nation started with trip along the Ohio

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Editor’s note: It is impossible to tell the story of the nation without telling the story of the Ohio River Valley. Long before interstate highways and railroads connected the expanding republic, it was the rivers that served as the young nation’s first true highway westward. Through these ...

Senior Awards Night honors educational achievement

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Over $100,000 in local scholarships were presented during the 2026 Senior Awards night held at the Prem Sahai Auditorium on Wednesday night. That number does not include the Cessna Scholarship winners or many of the Iowa Central awards and other awards presented after press deadlines. ...

Teddy Bear Tea Party at Jane Young House in June

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The ladies of the Webster City Women's Club have been busy, with continual maintenance of the Jane Young House, and the coordination of booked events and activities for the organization. At the May meeting, the Teddy Bear Tea Party was one of the many events announced being sponsored by ...

Hamilton County Supervisors proclaim Poppy Days on May 22-23

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The Hamilton County Supervisors signed a proclamation proclaiming next May 22 and 23 as National Poppy Days. The first poppy sales began over 100 years ago and has been a tradition that continues today. Poppies have been sold in support of our disabled veterans and their families ...