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Watch party this Sunday at Webster City Community Theatre

Local News July 16, 2026

The watch party for “Come From Away” will be held on Sunday night at the Webster City Community Theatre—WCCCT, located at 1001 Willson Ave. in Webster City. Those attending should arrive by 3 p.m. “Come From Away” by Irene Sankoff and David Hein will close the WCCT 2026-2027 season on June 3-6 and 10-13, 2027. This Broadway musical tells the true story of 9/11 when 38 trans-Atlantic flights landed in Gander, Newfoundland. 7,000 passengers from across the world spent five days as the guests of the people on that small Canadian island. The cast of twelve portrays over 40 ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

Iowa News July 16, 2026

1926 CITY TAKES OVER YARDS Division Superintendent Bonner Turns Over -C. & N. W. Yards to City. The matter of using the North-Western railroad yards between Des Moines and Seneca streets as a parking space for automobiles and a permanent cleaning up of the place, was definitely settled today when Geo. Bonner, of Mason City, division superintendent of the line, and Geo. J. Long, city manager, had a conference in this city. In'brief, the North-Western gives the city the free use of the ground for purposes, in return for which, the city agrees to keep the yards clean and free ...

Workshop in Williams to address farmland leasing arrangements

Iowa News July 16, 2026

An informational workshop to address farmland leasing arrangements will be held August 3 in Williams, sponsored by the ISU Extension and Outreach Office. The information presented will assist in decisionmaking whether you are you a seasoned landowner, tenant or ag business professional. If you are new to owning farmland or are taking over the farm operation from an older generation, this will also help guide through options. Regardless of your role in a farm operation, attending a farmland leasing arrangements program is beneficial for you. There is a lot of uncertainty in ...

US House passes bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent

National News July 16, 2026

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide in a bipartisan move that pushes the country one step closer to ending the long-contested ritual of semiannual clock changes. The House passed the measure, called the Sunshine Protection Act, 308-117. Its future in the Senate is uncertain. Introduced by Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan of Florida, the Sunshine Protection Act passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 48-1 in May and carries strong support from President Donald Trump. “This bipartisan legislation represents a popular, ...

WCCT Summer Youth Theatre Camp registrations due

Local News July 16, 2026

Do you know a child that would enjoy learning more about theatre? Three professional teaching artists from Footliters Traveling Playhouse in Coralville will again lead campers as they audition for, rehearse, and perform the original musical, "The Great Zoo Escape." The performance will take place August 7 at 6:30 p.m. Camp will be held daily from 9:30 am to 1:30 p.m. August 3-7 at Webster City Community Theatre, 1001 Willson Avenue. The non-refundable registration fee is $45. Register online at wccommtheatre.ludus.com. The deadline is July 20. Registration is limited to 40 ...

Volunteers doing final prep work at Hamilton County Fairgrounds

Local News July 16, 2026

To many, the Hamilton County Fair starts with the parade, which will be held on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. But there are a lot of people working long before opening day, preparing for the fair each summer. “We start planning the next years fair before the current year is complete,” said ...