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“The Roommate” opens tonight

Local News November 4, 2026

The Webster City Community Theatre performance of “The Roommate” opens tonight on their stage at 1001 Willson Avenue. Above, left, Leah Mason, as Sharon and Amelia Oliver as Robyn, discuss over coffee the challenges they face as roommates with very different ideas. The show begins at 7 p.m. tonight and Friday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. With only four performances of the Webster City Community Theatre’s production of “The Roommate” , those planning to attend should get their tickets soon. Tickets for the production may be purchased online at ...

Unique art for a great cause

Local News November 4, 2026

FORT DODGE, IOWA – Looking for a Christmas gift that's guaranteed to get a laugh while supporting a great cause? The Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association (FDFAA) is bringing back its annual Poorly Drawn Portrait Fundraiser, giving the community a chance to turn their favorite photographs into one-of-a-kind works of questionable art! For a $25 donation, participants can submit a photograph of a person, pet, family, or just about anything they can dream up and receive their very own Poorly Drawn Portrait as a digital download. The catch? You never know who will draw your picture! You ...

Miracle Worker to be performed at WCHS

Local News November 4, 2026

The Webster City High School will present “The Miracle Worker” as their fall play starting on November 13 through 15. Students of the Webster City Community Schools who will be bringing this story to life are Audry Buie as Helen Keller, Abby Heckert as Annie Sullivan, Bryce Hrnicek as ...

Grinnell College Poll shows increased confidence in correct vote counts for midterms

Iowa News November 4, 2026

More Americans are confident in the integrity of vote counts for the midterm elections than in past election cycles, according to a poll authored by Grinnell College students and faculty. The Grinnell College Poll, delivered every two years since 2018, was administered by YouGov through a web survey in mid-October and recorded responses from 1,500 U.S. residents over 18. It runs the gamut of current political topics, asking respondents about the election and national issues like the economy, immigration and technology. According to a news release announcing the poll results, 64% of ...

‘Prairie Folk’ art event Saturday in East Twin Park

Local News November 4, 2026

Spark Webster City (Spark WC) is continuing its series of pop-up public art events and performances, with its next event on Saturday. The pop-up events, ranging from live music, to fine art, and all that’s in between, are about combining efforts with the artistic side of everyone in Webster City. Spark WC is an IEDA grant-backed initiative asking the questions: “What kind of art do you want to see?” and “What are your Webster City stories?” to gather towards a final art exhibition show next year. With”Day Okay Jazz Project” serving as the first in this series, ...

Community Thanksgiving service is Sunday

Local News November 4, 2026

This Sunday, the Webster City Ministerial Association will be sponsoring a Community Thanksgiving service at the Trinity Lutheran church. All families and community members are invited to attend this special service as a lead into our Thanksgiving holiday. The members of the Ministerial Association are planning the service early due to the many people who travel the day before Thanksgiving. “It has been many years since there was a Thanksgiving worship service in Webster City and we wanted to bring it back,” Pastor Dori Collogan said, “One of my parishioners said to me at ...