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Turning for Sept. 3 1931 Hamilton County boys win second place at State Fair Hamilton county’s hog valuation team at the state fair yesterday won second place, first going to Grundy County. The Hamilton county team is composed of John Fowler of Blairsburg, and Ralph Shaffer and Raymond Cheever of Webster City. Fowler and Shaffer were also among the individual high ten. Old fishing gang has fish dinner at Kendall Young The old fishing gang which has always celebrated the birthdays of its members had a fish dinner at Kendall Young park last evening in honor of R.E. Channer, of ...

Fuller Hall indoor swimming pool open for business

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It’s the end of the summer season when the outdoor swimming pool closes. But for those who love the languishing strokes of swimming in the water, the indoor pool is now open for use. For those who still enjoy the combination of heat and water, the city Splash Pad will be open until September 8. The indoor pool opened last week and there are opportunities for family swimming times, Adult swimming, Aqua Size and Aqua Zumba according to Breanne Lesher. The schedule is: Adult lap swimming: Monday through Friday: Hours 6-8 p.m.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Family ...

Vote on High School renovations next week

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Matt Berninghaus, Superintendent of the Webster City Community Schools, left and Jason Wedgbury, Webster City High School principal, were on hand during the many meetings held during the summer to answer questions and give tours of the High School. The vote next week on Tuesday, September 8, involves the funding of the high school improvements they have been discussing. A sample ballot was printed in the paper last week.. All voting will be held at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in the Ed Prince building. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. If you have questions about ...

Hamilton County 4-H Clover Kids create care packages for hospital

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With funding from the Iowa 4-H Foundation, the Hamilton County Clover Kids had the opportunity to give back to children in Hamilton County through a hands-on service project benefiting the local hospital. Youth worked together to assemble 73 care packages for children staying in the hospital. Each package included coloring books, crayons, activity kits, stickers, and other items designed to provide comfort, encouragement, and a positive distraction during their hospital stay. The Iowa 4-H Foundation’s support provided the resources needed for Clover Kids to complete this ...

G'day

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Bounce on into the Library today The Kendall Young Library will host a two hour special program to celebrate the new school year on from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.tonight. Families and friends are invited to gather for outdoor fun, with multiple inflatable obstacle courses, outdoor yard games, hot dogs and snacks. It is also a perfect time to get a new library card, or to renew an old one, in addition to reviewing all the things the library has to offer. This is a free event and open to all. Day Okay Jazz Project Garden Party to be Saturday night. The Richard C. Carlson Garden, ...

A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net

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Vegetables and lettuces at a grocery store in Michigan. A summer of food recalls, including the record-shattering cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce that has sickened thousands, has raised many Americans’ fears of contracting a foodborne illness. (Photo by Jon King/Michigan Advance) Jalapenos. Frozen berries. Beef. Alfalfa sprouts. A summer of food recalls, including the record-shattering cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce that has sickened thousands, has raised many Americans’ fears of contracting a foodborne illness. The recalls have focused ...