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Sand, Lahn debate plans to tackle state budget shortfall while funding schools

Iowa News October 16, 2026

Iowa gubernatorial candidates Rob Sand and Zach Lahn contrasted their proposals Wednesday during a televised debate on how to fund Iowa priorities amid both a state budget deficit and high inflation rate. The debate, hosted by KTIV-TV4 in Sioux City, was the second time the candidates met on stage as they seek to fill the seat held by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is not seeking reelection in 2026. Lahn and Sand spent less time focused on countering campaign ad attacks than during their first debate with KWQC, held at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, when Lahn, a Republican ...

Watch for the latest Spark WC project: Fiesta Alley

Local News October 16, 2026

A soon to be unveiled project is being created just off of Second St. and Seneca, behind Lomita’s restaurant. This is the latest project of Spark Webster City (Spark WC). Spark WC is continuing to create and support a series of pop-up public art events and performances in Webster City ranging from live music, to fine art and all that’s in between. The organizers behind Spark WC is an IEDA grant-backed initiative consisting of Webster City residents combining efforts with other Webster City artists, non-artists and artistic organizations, with a final goal to put on an Art ...

Webster City Church of Christ to host Thanksgiving Meal

Local News October 16, 2026

The Webster City Church of Christ invites the entire community to a free Thanksgiving Meal this Thanksgiving day. Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings, gather together, and share God’s love with those around us. This Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 the Webster City Church of Christ invites the entire community to come together for a free Thanksgiving meal at 1 p.m. at the church, located at 900 Des Moines Street in Webster City. Whether you are surrounded by family, spending the holiday alone, new to the community, or simply looking for a place to gather, there ...

G'day

Local News October 16, 2026

Depot museum open Friday and Saturday at Wilson Brewer Park The museum located within the Wilson Brewer Park will be open on Friday and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. each day. The Depot museum is located within the Wilson Brewer Park, where parking is available at 220 Ohio Street. The depot museum is positioned along Superior St., accessible from either the east or west door. Two Halloween events this weekend at Briggs Woods A calm, inclusive Halloween experience designed for children with sensory needs and disabilities will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Briggs Woods ...

Ladies Night Out Puzzler

Local News October 16, 2026

Starting with this week's publication Our Hometown, and continuing until Thursday, Oct. 22, there will be photos of business owners and employees who are participating with the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce, Ladies Night Out event, that are not identified in a cutline. This is on purpose. This is an opportunity for our shoppers to learn about the many different businesses which are participating with Ladies Night Out, and the people who take care of the business. The people in the photo can be an owner, a part-time employee, or a manager. We want you to learn who they ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

Local News October 16, 2026

1926 Local Boy, Harold Stromgren awarded first in Kiwanis Club Corn Contest Harold Stromgren of Webster City was declared the winner of first prize in the single ear corn contest sponsored by the Webster City Kiwanis club for boys and girls of Hamilton County under 16 years of age. The other winners are as follows: Second prize - Robert Huddlestun, Webster City; Third prize - Arnold Schipall, Webster City; Fourth Prize - Richard Huddlestun, Webster City; Fifth prize - Everett McConnell, Webster City; Sixth prize - Arlys Peterson, Jewell; Seventh prize - Frank Sterns, Webster City; ...